National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) is a collaborative effort in the United States that tracks how bacteria in people, food, and animals respond to antibiotics. Its goal is to detect the rise of bacteria that no longer respond to medicines designed to kill them, which can lead to more difficult, longer-lasting infections. By monitoring these patterns, NARMS helps inform public health policies and guides practices to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria, ultimately aiming to protect the effectiveness of antibiotics and ensure safe food and medical treatments.