‘There is worse to come’: The biopolitics of traumatism in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) [PDF]
This paper reflects on the different futures and imaginaries constructed through the politics and policy of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We examine the role of catastrophism, trauma and notions of ‘resistance’ expressed at different moments in the development of the AMR debate.
Brown, Nicholas Gerard Francis+1 more
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“AMR Dialogues”: a public engagement initiative to shape policies and solutions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Thailand [PDF]
Background: The use of antimicrobials in Thailand has been reported as one of the highest in the world in both the human and animal sectors. The objectives of this project are: (1) to improve understanding of the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among adult Thai communities and (2) to drive change through the national AMR policy to include ...
Supanat Ruangkajorn+14 more
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Scoping exercise to develop a storybook to support children’s education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Objective In June 2020, as COVID-19 lockdown measures were eased in the UK, this scoping exercise aimed to rapidly identify topics to cover within a children’s online storybook ‘My Back to School Bubble’, designed to support the return to school.Methods ...
Alicia Demirjian+3 more
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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)-FORECAST FOR 30 COUNTRIES IN EUROPE
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged among the most serious public health issues, prompting the creation of worldwide implementation strategies. In this study, the application of seasonal or time-series approaches was suggested for forecasting the unknown percentages of resistance towards other microbial groups for seven microorganisms.
Mohd Jaffar, Mai Zurwatul Ahlam+1 more
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a well-recognized global threat. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report ranking the critical types of bacterial resistance that need to be monitored.
Abrar K. Thabit+3 more
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Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in the South African public sector
Electronic surveillance for antimicrobial resistance was established in 2013 for public sector laboratories and released annually. This article reports susceptibility data on ESKAPE pathogens for 2016.
Olga Perovic+2 more
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Proteomic Signatures of Antimicrobial Resistance in Yersinia pestis and Francisella tularensis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a well-recognized, widespread, and growing issue of concern. With increasing incidence of AMR, the ability to respond quickly to infection with or exposure to an AMR pathogen is critical. Approaches that could accurately
Brooke L. Deatherage Kaiser+15 more
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Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) [PDF]
AbstractThis chapter outlines a key component of improved AMR; namely infection prevention control (IPC). It addresses some of the issues most commonly associated with IPC including hand hygiene, waste disposal and infrastructure. It then addresses wound management as an Infection Control issue.
Louise Ackers+4 more
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) educational video
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Interhospital transmission of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium in Aomori, Japan
Background Spread of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is a global concern as a significant cause of healthcare-associated infections. A series of VRE faecium (VREf) outbreaks caused by clonal propagation due to interhospital transmission occurred ...
Norihiro Saito+14 more
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