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PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (08): Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/UnknownAntimicrobials (AM) play a critical role in the treatment of human and animal (aquatic and terrestrial) diseases, which has led to their widespread application and use. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antibiotic, such as an antimicrobial, antiviral, or antimalarial, from working against them. Globally, about 700 000 deaths per year (33 000 in Europe [1]) arise from Read more [...]