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BookletWhite paper: Antimicrobial resistance in the animal sector in India 2024
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No results found.The phenomenon in which bacteria do not respond to antibiotics, when given in accordance with standard treatment guidelines, is called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It leads to prolonged treatment, longer infectivity of the patient, use of additional and expensive investigations and potentially toxic drugs, and huge economic cost to the patient, society, and the country. AMR has been developing rapidly against even newly discovered antibiotics. The bacteria are versatile and ingenious in developing a plethora of defence mechanisms against antibiotics. Many bacterial species have accumulated resistance to multiple drugs. These are known as multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms and in layman language as “superbugs”. The spectrum and reach of MDR pathogens have been rapidly increasing. AMR in animal pathogens makes disease treatments ineffective, increases the severity of the disease, reduces productivity and leads to economic losses. In addition, more than half the quantity of antimicrobials used in animals/fish is excreted as waste contaminating soil, water and the environment. This also contributes to the emergence and spread of AMR through selection pressure on microorganisms in the environment. Besides, antimicrobial usage can lead to antimicrobials residues in the edible animal/fish products which are a public health risk. -
Book (stand-alone)Antimicrobial resistance: toolkit for media engagement 2024
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No results found.Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health concern, jeopardizing decades of medical progress by making once-treatable infections incurable. It occurs when microorganisms no longer respond to antimicrobial treatments, leading to ineffective therapies and heightened disease transmission and mortality rates. The misuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and plants exacerbates this issue.In 2019, bacterial resistance to antibiotics caused 1.27 million deaths directly, with numerous others indirectly linked to AMR-related factors. This resistance imposes a substantial economic burden, including prolonged illness, escalated healthcare expenses, and financial strain on patients.The potential consequences of AMR are dire: without effective antimicrobials, modern medicine's ability to combat infections would be severely compromised. Projections indicate that by 2050, AMR could escalate healthcare spending by $1.2 trillion annually and drive millions into extreme poverty. Furthermore, AMR hampers progress towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.The spread of resistant bacteria in animals intensifies animal suffering and economic losses, impacting millions dependent on livestock and aquaculture for their livelihoods. Recognizing the crucial role of media in shaping public awareness, the Quadripartite organizations (FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH) prioritize media engagement to raise awareness about AMR. They've developed a practical toolkit to equip stakeholders with resources for media engagement at various levels, facilitating understanding of AMR among policymakers, civil society, and communities. Strategies include engaging target audiences, simplifying messaging, establishing common terminology, and fostering intersectoral coordination in awareness-raising efforts. This toolkit supports engagement with the media on AMR-related issues at all levels, encompassing journalists, bloggers, social media influencers, television and radio producers, online content creators, and community media. -
Book (stand-alone)Monitoring and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens from aquaculture
Regional Guidelines for the Monitoring and Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance, Use and Residues in Food and Agriculture – Volume 3
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No results found.The guidelines provide a regional overview of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in aquaculture, including the importance of harmonizing methodologies across the region (Chapter 1). The guidelines also cover approaches to the design of AMR surveillance in aquaculture, from identifying the target population to sampling considerations (Chapter 2). Sample consideration and transport are described in detail, following standing methodologies for disease surveillance in aquaculture (Chapter 3). The laboratory methods are described, from general principles to specific methodologies (Chapter 4). Finally, the guidelines also describe AMR data management including collection, storage, analysis, and presentation (Chapter 5). While Volume 3 provides guidance for carrying out AMR monitoring and surveillance in aquaculture, the other areas in the AMR surveillance framework are covered in the respective volumes of this regional guideline series: Volume 1 (Monitoring and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from healthy food animals intended for consumption), Volume 2 (Monitoring and surveillance in animal pathogens recovered from diseased livestock); Volume 4 (Monitoring bacterial resistance in the animal environment) that will focus on monitoring AMR in bacteria from agriculture settings (such as manure and slurry in livestock farms and aquatic environments), Volume 5 (Monitoring antimicrobial usage in animals at the farm level) and Volume 6 (Monitoring antimicrobial residues in food). Experts from FAO, the Singapore Food Agency and the Singapore National Parks Board led the writing of this volume.
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