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The environment plays a key role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Environmental factors, such as pollution and waste management, contribute to the persistence and spread of resistant organisms, influencing the broader AMR landscape.
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Explainer: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR occurs when microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the drugs designed to kill them, rendering treatments ineffective.
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Australia’s edge: Minimising AMR down under
Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.
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Is climate change exacerbating AMR?
Higher temperatures, flooding and other natural disasters have implications for AMR.
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Why ESG and AMR are closely linked
Antimicrobial resistance is impacting industries – but there is a solution: ESG.
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Explainer: how does AMR happen?
Microbes are survivors, hardwired to fight back against enemies that include antibiotics.
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A One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance
A comprehensive One Health approach addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.