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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24 August 2025Antimicrobial usage among acutely ill hospitalised children aged 2‒23 months in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
A study of over 3,100 hospitalised children (aged 2–23 months) in nine hospitals across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia examined how antibiotics are prescribed. Nearly half (46%) had already received antibiotics before admission, and 91% received them during their hospital stay, covering 93% of all inpatient days. Most received WHO “Access” antibiotics, but over a […]
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18 August 2025Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Parents Regarding Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
A study conducted at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital in Chennai assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 300 parents regarding antibiotic use for children with acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Results showed moderate levels of parental awareness and behavior, with sociodemographic factors such as education, income, place of residence, and number of children significantly […]
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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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