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1. 1. Metagenomic insights into AMR distributions in freshwaters and soils

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Jay Håkansson; [2023]
   Keywords : AMR; metagenomics; freshwater; microbial ecology; soil; antimicrobial resistance;

   Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly becoming a public health issue, as more and more infectious bacteria become resistant to our known antibiotics. Suggested reasons for the proliferation of these strains are misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, especially on an industrial level, in agriculture, livestock and aquaculture. READ MORE

3. 2. Antibiotic use and resistance in the food and agricultural sectors in Bangladesh : present risk factors and possible improvements

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Linnea Eberson; [2022]
   Keywords : AMR; Bangladesh; AMU; multidrug resistant MDR ; low-and middle-income countries;

   Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats against public health in the world. Antimicrobial substances are used within all different sectors and contribute to development of AMR. READ MORE

4. 3. Retail Pharmacy Market in Kigali - A game theoretical application on antimicrobial resistance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Agnes My Durbeej-Hjalt; [2022]
   Keywords : antimicrobial resistance; over-the-counter antibiotics; retail pharmacy market; Rwanda; game theory; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance is an acute global health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable, where antibiotic self-medication is one of the main causes of antimicrobial resistance. Previous research points to the role of pharmacies, where antibiotics are sometimes sold over the counter. READ MORE

5. 4. Sepsis-associated Escherichia coli whole-genome sequencing analysis using in-house developed pipeline and 1928 diagnostics tool

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Geivi Lember; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that is caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Timely detection of sepsis and antibiotic treatment is important for the patient’s recovery from sepsis. READ MORE

6. 5. Potential Application of Multiplex Automated Genome Engineering (MAGE) and One-Step Curing Plasmid System for Environmental Cambodian Enterobacterial Isolates

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Olivia Alexandra; [2021]
   Keywords : Antimicrobial resistance; plasmid curing; environmental isolates; recombineering; enterobacteria;

   Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is concerning because it limits antimicrobial drug treatment options. AMR occurs by the overuse and misuse of antimicrobial drugs. In environmental settings, AMR can disseminate from places of high use, which leads to increased exposure to humans and animals. READ MORE