Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Antimicrobial Resistance: Global Report on Surveillance 2014

WHO
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. Details here.

1 comment:

PLT said...

Would it not seem the rational thing to do would be to ban the use of antibacterials as growth hormones in mega-livestock operations, since they are a big contributor to this problem? OF COURSE NOT! THAT'S TOO RATIONAL!

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