Timely identification of carbapenem-resistant organisms is crucial to orient antibiotics and save lives.
Identifying Gram-negative Carbapenem-Resistant Bacteria with Dr. Allison McMullen
World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019 Toolkit
Our 2019 toolkit provides resources for the public to learn about antimicrobial resistance, as well as resources for healthcare, scientific, and administrative professionals.
How The Flu Can Lead to Pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the most common complications that can occur as a result of the flu. The condition can become very serious and even life-threatening. Each year, pneumonia causes over a million hospitalizations and more 50,000 deaths in the United States.
Getting Your Flu Shot is No Fun—But Here’s Why It’s So Important
While many of us get sick during flu season, it is frequently avoidable. In fact, during the 2016-2017 flu season, flu vaccination prevented an estimated 5.3 million influenza illnesses, 2.6 million flu-associated medical visits and 85,000 flu-associated hospitalizations.
Keys to Success for Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
AMR has been identified as a major threat by the...
Antimicrobial Resistance: Pay Now or Pay Much More Later, Warns New Report
Lack of resources for action against antimicrobial resistance could have...