Kids and Carers
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For Children and their Carers who wish to know more on Antimicrobial resistance, aim to set up child-oriented activities to increase the awareness on AMR or otherwise will be involved in preventing Antimicrobial resistance in children, AMR Insights offers selected, global information on activities, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Children
- Carers and parents
- Teachers
- Organizers of AMR events for children
- Pediatricians
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23 June 2025Risk factors for antimicrobial resistance in paediatric burn infections: insights from a retrospective cohort study.
A study involving 3,679 paediatric burn patients found that 183 (5%) were clinically infected burns. Of these, 152 (87.9%) had culture-positive burn wound infections (BWIs) and 15.7% had blood stream infections. The most common microorganisms were Gram-positive bacteria, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most prevalent. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common organism. Nineteen (5%) methicillin-resistant […]
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17 May 2025Antimicrobial resistance prevention and education in schools
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health, food security, and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Six organizations recognize the importance of young people in tackling AMR. Schools play a crucial role in addressing AMR, and implementing strategies can help prevent and mitigate its spread while promoting overall health and well-being within school communities. Policy-makers and practitioners […]
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14 April 2025Over 3 million children died from AMR-related infections in 2022, major study shows
A study at ESCMID Global 2025 revealed that over 3 million children worldwide lost their lives in 2022 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-related infections. The study highlights the need for regional and global strategies to control AMR, especially in high-burden areas like South-East Asia and Africa. Over 752,000 children in Southeast Asia and 659,000 in […]
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