Universal Antimicrobial Resistance: Challenges to Modern Medicine from Superbugs
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a condition where bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites do not respond to antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics.
- The microorganisms that cause AMR are also known as 'superbugs'.
- AMR infection makes the process of treating the difficult. This makes medical procedures and treatments risky and increases the risk of disease spread and death.
- AMR affects countries in all regions and at all income levels. The greatest impact of AMR is seen on low and middle income countries. Its consequences have seen an increase due to poverty and inequality.
- According to World Bank estimates, AMR could result in additional health care ....
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