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

Latest Topics

  •   25 February 2024

    Pattern of Antibiotic Use Among Children With Acute Respiratory Infections in Saudi Arabia: Clinical Assessment

    The study evaluated the diagnosis and treatment of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in children, focusing on the use of antibiotics. A retrospective review of 285 pediatric patients found that ARIs were most common in children with bronchopneumonia. Antibiotics were prescribed only when accompanied by certain bacterial infections, with a mean respiratory rate of 28±10.5 breaths […]

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  •   13 February 2024

    AMR Insights in 2023 in a bird’s eye view

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  •   29 January 2024

    Factors contributing to antibioticmisuse among parentsof school‑going children in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

    This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to antibiotic misuse by assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). A cross-sectional study was conducted from August 20 to August 30, 2022, among 704 parents of school-going children in Dhaka South
    City.

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