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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 Environmental experts, officials and other professionals who wish to prevent the further spreading of Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Environmental Researchers at universities and research institutes
- Environmental Experts at research and consultancy firms
- Labtechnicians at environmental quality laboratories
- Senior officials at national authorities and regulatory authorities staff
- Environmental Experts at drinking water, sewage and soil remediation companies
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14 April 2025Plastic-mediated transformation: A new route to navigate plasmid-borne antibiotic resistance genes
Plastic polymers in aquatic ecosystems are increasing pollution and attracting bacteria for colonization and horizontal gene transfer (HGT). A study tested bacteria’s ability to acquire plasmid DNA under various treatments, including soil, CaCl2 salt solution, and plastic debris. Results showed plastic fragments were efficient in increasing bacterial competence for DNA uptake. The study suggests that […]
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13 April 2025Antibiotic resistance in hospital wastewater in West Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) are a global concern, increasing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. A systematic review of 23 studies in West Africa found that resistant bacteria were reported in 39% of the studies, while 17 reported ARGs. The most common ARGs were blaTEM (29%), blaOXA- 48 (18%), blaSHV (18%), and mecA (18%). The meta-analysis showed […]
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13 April 2025Antibiotics in the environment: molecularisation, drug resistance and pharmaceutical pollution in India
The environment plays a significant role in developing, transmitting, and spreading antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in India, where pharmaceutical manufacturing waste contributes to antibiotic effluent pollution. This paper analyzes science-policy responses to pharma-industrial antibiotic effluents and AMR in India, highlighting uncertainties due to molecularized understandings and the ontological multiplicity of antibiotics. It calls for rethinking […]
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