News stories about "antimicrobial" in India.

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How chicken farms are breeding antimicrobial resistance

E.coli and salmonella bacteria have been found to share genetic information as a way to develop antibiotic resistance. | Health Key Points

Hindustan Times

‘Dawn of new era in medicine’ — AI helps scientists develop safe form of antibiotic produced by pigs

AI was used to modify an antibiotic found in pigs to be safe for humans. Development has huge potential for tackling antimicrobial resistance. Key Points

ThePrint

All about antimicrobial resistance, the silent pandemic affecting millions

People have become so accustomed to popping pills, like candy, prescribed by pharmacists. Now, this practice has caused the biggest killer in the world - antimicrobial resistance. Key Points

India Today

Can Kerala's antibiotic abuse project inspire India's antimicrobial resistance fight?

In 2019, nearly 300,000 deaths in India were due to AMR. Over 1 million deaths were linked to drug resistance, making infections more challenging to treat. Kerala initiated an AMR action plan in 2018. However, analysts say that Kerala’s approach might not be directly applicable to other states, where access to antibiotics is itself an issue. Key Points

Economic Times