Our 2019 toolkit provides resources for the public to learn about antimicrobial resistance, as well as resources for healthcare, scientific, and administrative professionals.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019 Toolkit
Tracking the Evolution and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance for Real-World Impact
Although the sheer complexity and volume of factors that contribute to the emergence and spread of resistant infections are daunting, new tools and approaches may help us combat the threat.
The Rise of Nightmare Bacteria: Carbapenem Resistance
Transmissible CRE infections have been recognized for the last two decades. The first major documentation of CRE occurred in Okazaki, Japan, in the 1980s. Today, CRE infections tend to be most common in India and Southeast Asia.
Collaboration Is Key for ASP Implementation in Resource-Constrained Hospitals
In a 2016 survey of leading hospitals, 82% reported having an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP). However, this number will grow much larger after the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule goes into effect in Spring 2020.
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...