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Staphylococcus aureus is the source of a skin infection that can turn deadly if drug resistant. Estimates regarding the most common resistant variation, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), exceed 100,000 deaths globally in 2019. But up until recently, we did not have a solid grasp on how much of a problem MRSA—or any other antimicrobial resistant […]
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Pathogens Designated By The WHO As Priority Pathogens Are Consistently Tested Study across 14 countries reveals lack of laboratory capacity and erratic use of available antibiotics, finds only 1.3% of medical laboratories conduct any bacteriology testing New data released today on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from 14 sub-Saharan countries finds that only five out of the […]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a leading global health challenge that requires urgent action to ensure a safer world for everyone, everywhere Effective surveillance and timely data feedback are critical for infection prevention and control programs, and informing appropriate use of anti-infectives New partnership in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda will provide governments and public health community […]
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