How to control AMR?

 

Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) involves various measures:

1. Appropriate Antibiotic Use: Use antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional and complete the prescribed course.

2. Prevent Infections: Practice good hygiene, such as handwashing, to prevent infections and reduce the need for antibiotics.

3. Vaccination: Get vaccinated to prevent infections that can be treated with antibiotics.

4. Public Awareness: Raise awareness about AMR to promote responsible use of antibiotics among the public and healthcare professionals.

5. Surveillance: Monitor and track antibiotic use and resistance patterns to inform healthcare practices and policies.

6. Animal Health: Implement responsible use of antibiotics in agriculture to reduce the development of resistance.

7. Research and Development: Invest in the development of new antibiotics and alternative therapies.

8. Global Collaboration: Collaborate internationally to address AMR, as antibiotic resistance is a global health threat.

Remember, addressing AMR requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare systems, and policymakers.

The difference between AMR & MDR

AMR commonly refers to "Antimicrobial Resistance," which is the ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antimicrobial agents, such as antibiotics. On the other hand, MDR stands for "Multidrug Resistance," specifically describing resistance to multiple classes of antimicrobial drugs. In essence, while AMR is a broader term encompassing resistance to any antimicrobial substance, MDR is a subset of that, indicating resistance to more than one type of antimicrobial drug.