Microbes and marginalisation: ‘facing’ antimicrobial resistance in bedridden patients in a peri-urban area of Thailand

This paper argues that focusing on different faces of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could lead to progress. The study follows 16 bedridden people in Bangkok’s labor-intensive suburbs, examining their exposure to AMR infections in the context of economic, social, and political arrangements. The research highlights that the faces of AMR include those who disproportionately shoulder the global burden, making it both exceptional and ordinary. The study highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of AMR and its impact on healthcare systems.