Antibiotic Resistance
Based on the literature, one can identify six areas/challenges of global collective action regarding AMR.51 The first is infection prevention which aims to limit infectious diseases in the first place.
A ‘whole of United Nations approach’ to tackle antimicrobial resistance? A mapping of the mandate and activities of international organisations
The second corresponds to all surveillance activities related to AMR (human health, animal health and the environment) and antimicrobial use to inform actions based on evidence.
Didier Wernli • A ‘whole of United Nations approach’ to tackle antimicrobial resistance? A mapping of the mandate and activities of international organisations
A recent study from August 2025 in Nature looked at nine different medications: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diclofenac, furosemide, atorvastatin, metformin, pseudoephedrine, temazepam, and tramadol. In the presence of ciprofloxacin, a commonly used antibiotic, ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased the mutation rates of E. coli, a common human
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