There is a concentrated effort to reduce the misuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics because they are often the drugs of last resort when treating highly resistant bugs. The widespread misuse and overuse of these powerful antibiotics will only hasten the decline of their efficacy.
First Annual World Food Safety Day Raises Awareness of Foodborne Illness
bioMérieux is proud to celebrate World Food Safety Day. As our primary mission is to protect public health worldwide, we realize the critical role a safe food supply plays in ensuring the health of our global communities.
Infection Control Nurses: An Important Player in the Fight Against HAIs
It is critical to control and prevent HAIs, as many of these infections are caused by serious antibiotic-resistant threats.
“Diagnostics are the single biggest potential game changer in the fight against AMR”
While diagnostic testing might seem complex or daunting if you don’t work in medicine or science, it’s important to understand the role those tests play in healthcare—especially when it comes to infectious diseases.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...