What is antimicrobial resistance and why is it a key issue?
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when a specific antimicrobial drug is ineffective in killing or slowing down the growth of a targeted microorganism. Development of resistance stops or reduces the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents intended to treat human/animal infections caused by microbial pathogens. The emergence of AMR threatens our ability to fight human and animal diseases with potentially serious public health implications. This could narrow the line of defense against bacterial infections to only a few antibiotics and increase health care costs.
