Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, evolve to resist the effects of drugs designed to treat infections. This resistance is driven by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in human medicine, agriculture, and veterinary practice. AMR leads to harder-to-treat infections, longer hospital stays, increased mortality, and greater healthcare costs. Common infections like tuberculosis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections are becoming more difficult to manage due to resistance. Combating AMR requires global efforts, including antibiotic stewardship, public education, better infection control, and investment in new treatments and diagnostic tools to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics.