Antimicrobial resistance and over the counter use of drugs in Nepal
Sunil Pokharel, Bipin Adhikari
Abstract
A ntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global threat. Antimicrobial resistant infections cause 700 000 deaths every year globally and is estimated to account for 10 million deaths each year by 2050 if no actions taken World Health Organization has warned that the current trend in the emergence and spread of AMR could lead to 'post-antibiotic era' catastrophic consequences In Asia alone, more than 4 million deaths are projected to be due to AMR by 205
Topics & Concepts
PopulationAntibiotic resistanceContext (archaeology)Development economicsEnvironmental healthMedicineEconomic growthGeographyBiologyAntibioticsEconomicsArchaeologyMicrobiologyAntibiotic Use and ResistanceAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaGlobal Maternal and Child Health