AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop the ability to resist the effects of medications that once effectively treated them. This happens through mutations or acquiring resistance genes, often due to the overuse or misuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobials. As a result, common infections become harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses, increased medical costs, and a higher risk of complications or death. Combating AMR requires careful use of existing medications, improved infection prevention, and ongoing research to develop new treatments.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, evolve to resist the effects of medications that once effectively treated them. This means that common infections can become difficult or even impossible to treat, leading to longer illnesses, higher medical costs, and increased risk of death. AMR primarily arises from the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture. Combating AMR involves responsible use of antibiotics, improving infection control, and promoting research for new treatments, ensuring that we can effectively manage infections in the future.