Antimicrobial resistance: WHY it matters, HOW did it arise and WHAT can we do about it – PNG focus | Microbiology and Infectious Diseases postgraduate teaching (PRIDA)

Why does AMR matter?

Antimicrobial resistance kills- mortality higher for resistant pathogens
AMR hampers the control of infectious diseases – prolonged infectivity – eg. MDR-TB
AMR increases the costs of health care
Achievements of modern medicine are put at risk by AMR
AMR threatens health security, damages trade and economies

Antimicrobial resistance: WHY it matters, HOW did it arise and WHAT can we do about it – PNG focus