Antimicrobial

resistance

AMR knows no boundaries –
It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

AMR is the ability of a microorganism such as bacteria, viruses and parasites to stop an antimicrobial (e.g. antibiotics) from working against it.

AMR can also lead to treatments becoming ineffective and accelerate the spread of infections.

Microorganisms are increasingly harder to treat with antimicrobial medication.

More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics.

Antivirals must constantly keep up with new mutations as well.

Resistance to antimalarials is also a growing problem.

Map with antibiotic consumption (Europe)

Defined daily doses

per 1,000 inhabitants

37,18 - 31,37

26,62 - 20,47

18,52 - 11,49

9,78

n/a

Turkey

Greece

Serbia

Italy

France

Belgium

Poland

United Kingdom

Finland

Spain

Denmark

Portugal

Russia

Czech Republic

Norway

Sweden

Austria

Germany

Netherlands

source: 1

Consequences of AMR

Globally, 700,000 deaths per year are already attributed to AMR

It is estimated that AMR has an impact of 1.5 billion EUR each year, making up extra healthcare costs and productivity losses due to multi-drug-resistant bacteria in the EU

Globally, it is estimated that only half of antibiotics are used correctly

Every three seconds, a death would be related to AMR by 2050

sources:

2, 3, 4

Infections and antibiotic consumption

150

mil

150 million people are affected by UTIs yearly.

80

80% of suspected UTI samples turn out to be negative.

83

83% of patients may not receive any urinalysis testing before getting an antibiotic prescription.

44

44% lower odds of malaria infection when sleeping under a bed net.

sources:

5, 6, 7, 8

Discover the fighter in you

Keep in mind

Overuse of antibiotics can cause bacteria to become resistant, meaning current treatments will no longer work.

Antibiotics are not always the answer. Do not demand antibiotics if your healthcare professional says you don’t need them.

Not all infections can be treated with antibiotics; antibiotics don’t cure viral infections such as colds and flus.

Only take antibiotics prescribed to you, do not share them with family or friends.

Above all, always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional when taking antibiotics.

source: 9

Get more in-depth insights

from our expert interviews

Prof. Yamamoto

«By improving what already exists on the market and through innovations that make it possible to detect antibiotic susceptibility in a short amount of time at the GP level, Prof Yamamoto is confident we will be able make a significant difference in patient management and fighting AMR.»

«I think doctors who are not specialised in urology often judge the presence or absence of inflammation and bacteria by white blood cell reaction or nitrite on the urine test strips. […] Even if you are not a specialist, a doctor who can often diagnoses cystitis should use more specialised testing.»

read the full interview

source: 10

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a difference in the fight against AMR

Malaria

Malaria? Be confident. Malaria, for some, may present as a faraway tropical disease, but for others is indeed an everyday challenge. Travelling and migration though have brought malaria to the doorsteps of virtually every country on the planet.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

A UTI is an infection which is often caused by bacteria in the urinary system. Urine is normally sterile, but an infection can occur when foreign bacteria are introduced into the urinary system. In most cases, bacteria travel up the urethra to the bladder.

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Antimicrobial

resistance

AMR knows no boundaries –
It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

AMR is the ability of a microorganism such as bacteria, viruses and parasites to stop an antimicrobial (e.g. antibiotics) from working against it.

AMR can also lead to treatments becoming ineffective and accelerate the spread of infections.

Microorganisms are increasingly harder to treat with antimicrobial medication.

More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics.

Antivirals must constantly keep up with new mutations as well.

Resistance to antimalarials is also a growing problem.

Map with antibiotic consumption (Europe)

Consequences of AMR

Globally, 700,000 deaths per year are already attributed to AMR

It is estimated that AMR has an impact of 1.5 billion EUR each year, making up extra healthcare costs and productivity losses due to multi-drug-resistant bacteria in the EU

Globally, it is estimated that only half of antibiotics are used correctly

Every three seconds, a death would be related to AMR by 2050

Infections and antibiotic consumption

150

80

83

44

Discover the fighter in you

Keep in mind

Get more in-depth insights

from our expert interviews

«By improving what already exists on the market and through innovations that make it possible to detect antibiotic susceptibility in a short amount of time at the GP level, Prof Yamamoto is confident we will be able make a significant difference in patient management and fighting AMR.»

Think you know what AMR is now?

Test your knowledge here!

Discover how Sysmex is making
a difference in the fight against AMR

Malaria

Malaria? Be confident. Malaria, for some, may present as a faraway tropical disease, but for others is indeed an everyday challenge. Travelling and migration though have brought malaria to the doorsteps of virtually every country on the planet.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

A UTI is an infection which is often caused by bacteria in the urinary system. Urine is normally sterile, but an infection can occur when foreign bacteria are introduced into the urinary system. In most cases, bacteria travel up the urethra to the bladder.

Infectious diseases

Sysmex provide insights when it comes to infectious diseases. A viral infection is a proliferation of a harmful virus inside your body.

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Antimicrobial

resistance

AMR knows no boundaries – It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

AMR is the ability of a microorganism such as bacteria, viruses and parasites to stop an antimicrobial (e.g. antibiotics) from working against it.

AMR can also lead to treatments becoming ineffective and accelerate the spread of infections.

Microorganisms are increasingly harder to treat with antimicrobial medication.

More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics.

Antivirals must constantly keep up with new mutations as well.

Resistance to antimalarials is also a growing problem.

Map with antibiotic consumption (Europe)

Consequences of AMR

Globally, 700,000 deaths per year are already attributed to AMR

It is estimated that AMR has an impact of 1.5 billion EUR each year, making up extra healthcare costs and productivity losses due to multi-drug-resistant bacteria in the EU

Globally, it is estimated that only half of antibiotics are used correctly

Every three seconds, a death would be related to AMR by 2050

Infections and antibiotic consumption

150

80

83

44

Discover the fighter in you

Keep in mind

Get more in-depth insights

from our expert interviews

«By improving what already exists on the market and through innovations that make it possible to detect antibiotic susceptibility in a short amount of time at the GP level, Prof Yamamoto is confident we will be able make a significant difference in patient management and fighting AMR.»

Think you know what AMR is now?

Test your knowledge here!

Discover how Sysmex is making a difference in the fight against AMR

Malaria

Malaria? Be confident. Malaria, for some, may present as a faraway tropical disease, but for others is indeed an everyday challenge. Travelling and migration though have brought malaria to the doorsteps of virtually every country on the planet.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

A UTI is an infection which is often caused by bacteria in the urinary system. Urine is normally sterile, but an infection can occur when foreign bacteria are introduced into the urinary system. In most cases, bacteria travel up the urethra to the bladder.

Infectious diseases

Sysmex provide insights when it comes to infectious diseases. A viral infection is a proliferation of a harmful virus inside your body.

AMR knows no boundaries –
It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

Discover how Sysmex is making
a difference in the fight against AMR