Inspired yesterday by @uoe-eid.bsky.social’s Winter Lecture with Prof. Alison Holmes from Imperial College on tackling #AMR with a systems-level approach. 🌟
Exciting insights into rapid diagnostics & biosensors for real-time monitoring—truly the future of #AMRscience! 🔬💡 #WAAW2024
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Exciting insights into rapid diagnostics & biosensors for real-time monitoring—truly the future of #AMRscience! 🔬💡 #WAAW2024
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites evolve to resist the medicines we use to treat infections. This makes diseases harder—or even impossible—to treat. 💊 #WAAW2024 #AMRAwarenessWeek
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1️⃣ Mutations to protect them from antibiotics.
2️⃣ Horizontal gene transfer to share resistance genes with other bacteria.
Antibiotic use creates selective pressure, favouring resistant strains.
DOI: 10.1126/science.aax3879
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When antimicrobials are overused or misused, microbes adapt to survive. Key drivers include:
💊Unnecessary prescriptions
⌛️Not finishing treatment
🐮Overuse in agriculture
🦠Poor infection control
(figure from: https://weforum.org/stories/2024/08/antimicrobial-resistance-superbugs-antibiotics/)
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💊Use antibiotics only when prescribed.
✅Complete the full course of treatment.
🚿Practice good hygiene to prevent infections.
🔬Support development of new diagnostics & treatments.
Together, we can fight #AMR! 🌍💪 #WAAW2024
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