What is the Danger of AMR in animals?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—adapt to withstand medications designed to eliminate them or inhibit their growth. This phenomenon reduces the effectiveness of treatments, making infections more difficult to control and increasing the risk of disease transmission, severe illness, and mortality. For veterinarians, understanding AMR is essential due to […]
