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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Veterinary pharmaceutical packaging – a global One Health challenge
Packaging is a major issue for humanity – 40 percent of plastic waste globally is made up of the wrappers and containers that products are sold in.
Citizen scientists join the fight against antimicrobial resistance
There is great potential in utilising citizen science projects in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Memes meet microbes: spreading awareness about antimicrobial resistance
We’re using the power of memes to raise awareness about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact on global health.
How to detect more antimicrobial resistant bacteria in our waterways
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in waterways presents a critical threat. If commonly used antibiotics are deemed useless, decades of progress in human medicine and agriculture could be undermined.
What lies beneath: AMR in Australia’s water
An often-overlooked aspect of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is its emergence and spread in the environment, particularly in water sources.
Australia’s native wildlife and AMR
If you have any doubts that a true One Health response to AMR is needed, then consider how the phenomenon is already showing up in Australia’s native fauna.
Phage therapy holds promise for combating AMR
As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) increases, phage therapy offers promise not only as a treatment for antibiotic-resistant infections, but also as a potential alternative to antibiotics themselves.
The rise of antifungal resistance
Stakeholders must decide how to balance food security with antifungal drug development for humans.
How the chaos of war breeds deadly superbugs
In war zones, complex AMR mitigation strategies are virtually impossible to implement.
What is a One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance?
A comprehensive One Health approach addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Explainer: What is 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.
Australia’s edge: Minimising AMR down under
Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.
