WHO Fact Sheet: Antimicrobial Resistance
2023
This fact sheet from the World Health Organization (WHO) explores the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance, which occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi, viruses, and parasites change when they are exposed to antibiotic or other antimicrobial drugs, rendering those medications ineffective in fighting the infections for which they are intended. The fact sheet summarizes the types of resistance and shares key facts to highlight the dangers of resistance in a wide range of diseases, including E.coli, tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV. The fact sheet outlines important methods of prevention and control for individuals, policymakers, health professionals, the health industry, and the agriculture sector that can help to mitigate the challenges of antimicrobial resistance.
WHO Fact Sheet: Antimicrobial Resistance
Source:
Antimicrobial Resistance. World Health Organization 2023. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance.