Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed from November 18 th to 24 th . “Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance,” the theme for this year, encourages health stakeholders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public to become antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness heroes.
AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites acquire resistance to antibiotics or antimicrobial agents over time, making infections more difficult to cure and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of antimicrobial resistance.
