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Global Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance

Global Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance refers to the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data regarding the prevalence and patterns of resistance to antimicrobial agents across different regions and populations worldwide. This initiative aims to inform public health strategies and guide the effective use of antibiotics to combat the growing threat of resistant infections.

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Global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is essential for understanding and combating the growing threat of resistant infections. By monitoring resistance patterns and analyzing data, public health officials can develop effective strategies to manage AMR and protect public health. This ...

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Key Terms

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
The ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of medications that once effectively treated them.

Example: Bacteria that no longer respond to antibiotics.

Surveillance
The continuous, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data.

Example: Tracking infection rates in hospitals.

Epidemiology
The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.

Example: Investigating the spread of a flu outbreak.

Public Health
The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

Example: Vaccination programs to prevent disease.

Data Analysis
The process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information.

Example: Using statistical software to analyze AMR trends.

Antibiotic Stewardship
Efforts to optimize the use of antibiotics to combat resistance.

Example: Prescribing antibiotics only when necessary.

Related Topics

Infectious Diseases
Study of diseases caused by pathogens and their impact on health.
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Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Understanding the distribution and determinants of infectious diseases.
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Public Health Policy
Development and implementation of policies to protect and improve public health.
intermediate

Key Concepts

Antimicrobial ResistanceSurveillance SystemsPublic HealthData Analysis