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 August 2024Latest research identifies true danger of antimicrobial resistance in Australian kids
The Australian Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AGAR) is a partnership of physicians and scientists from major microbiology laboratories around Australia. AGAR collects data from both metropolitan and rural areas, as well as private and public places. AGAR undertakes targeted monitoring of chosen bacteria that cause bloodstream infections and collects demographic, treatment, and outcome data, as […]
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22 August 2024Prevalence of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria among neonates suspected for sepsis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to determine the combined prevalence of gram-negative bacteria resistant to carbapenem in African newborns suspected of having sepsis. All 36 studies published from January 1, 2010, up to December 30, 2023, were reviewed and meta-analyzed using PRISMA guidelines. The pooled prevalence of carbapenem resistance in Africa was 30.34%, with the highest prevalence […]
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22 August 2024Community use of oral antibiotics transiently reprofiles the intestinal microbiome in young Bangladeshi children
The study examines the relationship between oral antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in 1093 Bangladeshi infants. The study found that 61% of children were cumulatively exposed to antibiotics, with 47% in the first 3 months. The study found that alpha diversity of the intestinal microbiome is reduced in children who received antibiotics within the previous […]
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