Following the Indore water contamination tragedy, concerns over antibiotic-resistant E. coli are rising. Discover the key factors driving this public health crisis, from horizontal gene transfer to antibiotic misuse, and understand the risks posed by superbugs in our water
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major public-health crisis, fuelled by rampant antibiotic misuse, weak regulation, and rising drug-resistant infections in India
Most of the fever cases are due to H3N2 Influenza virus
Scientists expect drug resistance to result in 10 million deaths by 2050
As the global epicentre of AMR, India must minimise environmental exposure
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most life-threatening health emergencies
Injudicious use of antibiotics could soon become the biggest cause of deaths
Interview/Dr Balram Bhargava, director general, Indian Council of Medical Research
Analysis of antibiotic residue in food is still a very nascent topic in India. We
Focus is now on early diagnostics, newer drug development and preventatives
Polluted lakes of Hyderabad are breeding grounds for multi-drug resistant bacteria
Results 1-11 for Antibiotic resistance