Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), part 2
In this case study Overview Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when disease-causing germs are able to withstand the killing or suppressing power of antimicrobial medicines. This phenomenon increases the global infectious disease burden and puts a strain on health systems. This course builds on the Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), part 1, course, which provides an overview of […]
Impact of AMR and international response
Learning objectives After completing this session, learners will be able to do the following: Describe the impact of AMR on individuals, society, health systems, and global health goals Identify key international responses to AMR Impact on individuals: Increased mortality Based on what we have seen so far in the course, you might find it easy […]
The impact of AMR on specific diseases of Public Health importance
As discussed in the previous section, the infectious disease burden, greatest in low- and middle-income countries, is significantly complicated by increasing antimicrobial resistance. And while bacterial resistance to antibiotics is of chief concern, strains of resistant parasites, viruses, and fungi also represent clear public health threats. In the past, conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, […]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), part 1
In this case study Learning objectives After completing this session, learners will be able to do the following: Define antimicrobial resistance and the mechanisms through which it occurs Describe the global size and scope of antimicrobial resistance Explain how and why antimicrobial resistance spreads and identify key drivers Background In 1928, Alexander Fleming made a […]
Anatomy of a case report
Writing case reports: A balanced perspective As educators, we often encounter students eager to write case reports. Dr. Coidado fielded so many queries and requests for assistance that she reached out to me to help her create this resource. While I have many reservations about this effort and my own personal biases, it’s important that […]
Exemplars
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