Antimicrobial Resistance: A Microscopic Battle Goes Global

Infographic

Published: July 30, 2018

Ruairi J Mackenzie

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has long been a concern for microbiologists. The appearance of antibiotic-proof bacteria and powerful viral strains has dragged AMR into the public’s eye, alongside alarming predictions of its potential impact across all of mankind.

In this infographic, we delve into the origins of AMR, and look at what we can do to help combat it.

Download this infographic to learn about:

The origins of AMR
How humanity‘s overuse of antimicrobials has speeded up AMR
What we can all do to slow down AMR and avert a potential global crisis

Meet the Author

Ruairi J Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.