Silent Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance Looms Amidst COVID-19
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Growing Public Health Concern
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another silent pandemic is raging on: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs, rendering them ineffective.
AMR's Devastating Impact
AMR poses a major threat to public health, as it significantly increases the risk of infections becoming untreatable and potentially fatal. In India alone, antibiotic-resistant infections are estimated to have directly killed nearly 300,000 people.
The silent pandemic of AMR is a major concern for healthcare professionals worldwide, as the development of new antibiotics to combat resistant bacteria is lagging behind. This has profound implications for the treatment of common infections and could lead to a future where even routine medical procedures become life-threatening.
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