Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat. It is the ability of a microorganism such as bacteria, viruses and parasites to stop an antimicrobial (e.g. antibiotics) from working against it. There are some regions where it is possible to access antimicrobial treatments without a prescription. While convenient, fighting this urge and speaking to a medical professional first can not only ensure proper treatment, it's a way we can help fight AMR.

‘Antimicrobial’ is an umbrella term for medicines such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiparasitics that prevent and treat infections in humans, as well as animals and plants.

Antimicrobial resistance can also lead to treatments becoming ineffective and accelerate the spread of infections. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve and no longer respond to conventional antimicrobial treatments, making infections harder and harder to treat – in some cases leaving no treatment options available. The United Nations has declared that AMR is a global health crisis and if we don’t act now, annual deaths related to AMR could surpass annual cancer fatalities. A couple of the strongest drivers of AMR include the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, lack of awareness and lack of legislative action.

Discover the fighter in you by arming yourself with knowledge about the topic of AMR, as well as spreading awareness to those around you. There are small, everyday actions we can all take to handle antimicrobials responsibly, or even prevent the need for them in certain cases if the right precautions are followed.

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