Indian Antibiotic Resistance Scenario

A blog of Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) managed by Dr. A. J. Tamhankar

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Indo-Asian scenario of microbes, infections, antibiotics and resistance - By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

How big is the TB problem in India? Weekly Blitz.... TB bacteria can become resistant to the common ...antibiotic-resistance is a major threat for control of all infectious diseases.
Malaysia – ”Anti Microbial Resistance can be major health concern” –applauds for a national campaign to curb AMR, and a recent study on the public knowledge and attitudes Anti Microbial Resistance with results showing there is a strong need of further informing of the public.
China – hospital antibiotic use drops by 20% in Shanghai 
Hong Kong SAR – 17th case of NDM-1 reported, a 66-year old man 
Malaysia – excessive use of antibiotics for urinary tract infections; and especially in private clinics 
Viet Nam – 5 – 8% of patients gets Hospital Acquired Infections, and hand hygiene compliance low – Thanh Nien 
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 9:29 PM No comments:
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