The concept of AMR has been brilliantly explained by Dr. Srijan. Hope it will reach and educate the masses. Dr. Srijan's communication skills were also on spot.👍👍
Really a wonderful talk by Dr. Srijan. It is quite informative for the public who are taking antibiotics without knowing its consequences. An eye-opener fact towards the ill effects of antibiotics that are consumed without any prescription or proper diagnosis. Thanks for sharing the much needed information regarding AMR. I'm feeling proud of you as your interest in research initiated from our lab. Best wishes.
The next global health crisis could very well be antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a silent threat that, if left unchecked, could have devastating impacts, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). AMR occurs when pathogens evolve to resist the drugs we use to fight them, leading to infections that become harder or even impossible to treat. The risk of AMR progressing to the formation of persister cells; microorganisms that can survive despite antibiotic treatment and re-emerge to cause chronic or severe infections adds another layer of urgency to the problem. In LMICs, where access to effective healthcare, diagnostic tools, and timely treatments is often limited, the consequences of AMR are particularly dire. Poor infection control practices, overuse of antibiotics, and limited public health infrastructure contribute to the rapid spread of resistant strains. This exacerbates health outcomes, especially in the context of sepsis, where timely and appropriate management is critical for survival. Sepsis, which often starts with an infection, can lead to organ failure and death if not treated promptly with the right antibiotics. Addressing AMR requires a multifaceted approach: improving access to healthcare, enforcing stricter regulations on antibiotic use, enhancing infection prevention and control measures, and investing in research to develop new antibiotics and alternative treatments. Equally important is strengthening sepsis care and management systems in LMICs to ensure that even when resistant infections occur, they can be identified and managed effectively to reduce mortality rates. As we face the potential rise of AMR, a global effort that includes policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers is essential to build resilient health systems capable of preventing, detecting, and treating resistant infections. The cost of inaction could be measured in lives lost and a return to an era where routine surgeries and minor infections pose significant risks.
Good points raised by Srijan! Even though I knew the science behind it, people around me were hard to convince that soap is superior to sanitizer! The so-called hygiene freaks were obsessed with dabbing sanitizer at every minor inconvenience. And yeah, viruses, bacteria and even vectors such as mosquitoes are becoming more resistant to the traditional deterrents. Flu and viral fever last longer nowadays with aggravated symptoms. We might actually be one wrong mutation away from another pandemic. But are we ready to take on something we don't know of yet?
I would ha e liked to hear a lot more about what governments are doing to legislate against careless antibiotic use, and also what organisations are spearheading the research into alternatives and how they are going etc.
Hii .....i have suffered from this ...by grace of god i did blood culture from where two medicine were found which was suitable for my treatment and i recovered ❤❤ .....but it take 2 months really its very horrible ..due to this i have not prepared for my exam (neet) .... really felling bad ...
The concept of AMR has been brilliantly explained by Dr. Srijan. Hope it will reach and educate the masses. Dr. Srijan's communication skills were also on spot.👍👍
Really a wonderful talk by Dr. Srijan. It is quite informative for the public who are taking antibiotics without knowing its consequences. An eye-opener fact towards the ill effects of antibiotics that are consumed without any prescription or proper diagnosis. Thanks for sharing the much needed information regarding AMR.
I'm feeling proud of you as your interest in research initiated from our lab.
Best wishes.
The next global health crisis could very well be antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a silent threat that, if left unchecked, could have devastating impacts, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). AMR occurs when pathogens evolve to resist the drugs we use to fight them, leading to infections that become harder or even impossible to treat. The risk of AMR progressing to the formation of persister cells; microorganisms that can survive despite antibiotic treatment and re-emerge to cause chronic or severe infections adds another layer of urgency to the problem.
In LMICs, where access to effective healthcare, diagnostic tools, and timely treatments is often limited, the consequences of AMR are particularly dire. Poor infection control practices, overuse of antibiotics, and limited public health infrastructure contribute to the rapid spread of resistant strains. This exacerbates health outcomes, especially in the context of sepsis, where timely and appropriate management is critical for survival. Sepsis, which often starts with an infection, can lead to organ failure and death if not treated promptly with the right antibiotics.
Addressing AMR requires a multifaceted approach: improving access to healthcare, enforcing stricter regulations on antibiotic use, enhancing infection prevention and control measures, and investing in research to develop new antibiotics and alternative treatments. Equally important is strengthening sepsis care and management systems in LMICs to ensure that even when resistant infections occur, they can be identified and managed effectively to reduce mortality rates.
As we face the potential rise of AMR, a global effort that includes policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers is essential to build resilient health systems capable of preventing, detecting, and treating resistant infections. The cost of inaction could be measured in lives lost and a return to an era where routine surgeries and minor infections pose significant risks.
Good points raised by Srijan!
Even though I knew the science behind it, people around me were hard to convince that soap is superior to sanitizer! The so-called hygiene freaks were obsessed with dabbing sanitizer at every minor inconvenience.
And yeah, viruses, bacteria and even vectors such as mosquitoes are becoming more resistant to the traditional deterrents.
Flu and viral fever last longer nowadays with aggravated symptoms.
We might actually be one wrong mutation away from another pandemic.
But are we ready to take on something we don't know of yet?
Wow amazing talk. We’ll done
I would ha e liked to hear a lot more about what governments are doing to legislate against careless antibiotic use, and also what organisations are spearheading the research into alternatives and how they are going etc.
Hii .....i have suffered from this ...by grace of god i did blood culture from where two medicine were found which was suitable for my treatment and i recovered ❤❤ .....but it take 2 months really its very horrible ..due to this i have not prepared for my exam (neet) .... really felling bad ...
god did nothing to help you. If anything he is responsible for your infection. Thank the medical professionals and researchers that saved you
But for example, for bacterial infections such as ear infection would you still take antibiotics?
depends if you need to
@@srijanist what makes you need it?
Fear. So certain of the next one. Hmmmm.