Antimicrobial resistance global crisis

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Du Plessis, Nicolette Marie

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New Media Publishing

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat. Although resistance to antimicrobial agents can occur naturally in organisms, the misuse of antimicrobials in humans and animals has led to an accelerated global crisis.

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Keywords

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Misuse, Antimicrobials, Global crisis, Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), C. difficile infection (CDI)

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03: Good health and well-being
SDG-12: Responsible consumption and production
SDG-15: Life on land
SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals

Citation

Du Plessis, N. 2019, 'Antimicrobial resistance global crisis', Specialist Forum, vol. 19, no. 8, pp. 36-37.