Annual surveillance reports on antimicrobial resistance. A summary of this workshop can be found in the report of the workshop on transatlantic collaboration on clinical trials related to antimicrobial resistance cdc pdf pdf 8 pages external. Jan 30, 2018 the first data from the world health organization global antimicrobial surveillance system glass have reported high rates of resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat serious bacterial infections in many countries across the world. The results presented in this report are based on antimicrobial resistance data from invasive isolates reported to the european antimicrobial resistance surveillance network earsnet. Antimicrobial resistance global report on surveillance 2014. Wi t, lahra mm, ndowa f, bala m, dillon jar, ramonpardo p, et al.
Antimicrobial resistance amr is one of the most serious global public health threats in this century. The fao action plan on antimicrobial resistance iv foreword increasing global antimicrobial resistance amr is a major threat to human and animal health. Antimicrobial resistance amr threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an everincreasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses. Antimicrobial resistance amr threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an everincreasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. Pdf on may 31, 2014, p ravi shankar and others published antimicrobial resistance. First who antimicrobial surveillance data reveal high levels of. Causes of the global resistome are overpopulation, enhanced global migration. Strengthen the knowledge and evidence base through surveillance and research member states request who 2015 wha resolution develop and implement an integrated global program for surveillance of antimicrobial. On 22 october 2015 who launched the global antimicrobial resistance. The english surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance espaur was established in 20 to support public health england phe in the delivery of specific aspects of the. Key priorities of the world health organization who global action plan to control the spread and impact of antimicrobial resistance amr in neisseria gonorrhoeae.
At the end of 2015, a global action plan on antimicrobial resistance amr was proposed by the world health organization who, and the global amr surveillance system glass was. A european one health action plan against antimicrobial. Monitoring trends in antimicrobial drugresistant neisseria gonorrhoeae is a critical public health and global health security activity because the number of antimicrobial drugs available to treat gonorrhea. Monitoring local resistance patterns helps implement targeted measures to.
Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass report early implementation 20162017. Early implementation 2016 2017 find, read and cite all the. Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system 1. Journal of global antimicrobial resistance elsevier. Other tatfar members, including fda, ema, barda and cihr were also represented and played an active role in the meeting. Global report on surveillance article pdf available in australasian medical journal 7. Ps a antimicrobial resistance international council of. Oct 24, 2018 the ukvarss 2017 report presents veterinary antibiotic sales data in the uk from 20 to 2017, foodproducing animal sectors usage data and antibiotic resistance data from 2015 to 2017. First who antimicrobial surveillance data reveal high levels. Carss integrates and synthesizes information from public health agency of canada phac surveillance systems and. In the 20 global risks report, a chapter entitled the dangers of hubris on human health warned about the growing risks associated with complacency towards antimicrobial resistance amr. Who report on surveillance of antibiotic consumption world health.
The asia pacific region, home to twothirds of the worlds population and ten of the least developed countries, is considered a regional hotspot for the emergence and spread of antimicrobial. Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system. Antimicrobial resistance world health organization. Global report on surveillance find, read and cite all the research you. Sir, there has been an increasing burden of antimicrobial resistance amr in nepal over the last two decades with a lot of published literature highlighting the widespread distribution of. Sir, there has been an increasing burden of antimicrobial resistance amr in nepal over the last two decades with a lot of published literature highlighting the widespread distribution of resistant superbugs. By the end of the first glass data call on 8 july 2017, 42 countries enrolled in. Antimicrobial resistance global report on surveillance 2014 x summary antimicrobial resistance amr threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an everincreasing range of infections. Critical importance of a one health approach to antimicrobial. An increasing number of governments around the world are devoting efforts to a problem so serious that it threatens the achievements of modern medicine. Who releases its first report on global antibiotic resistance.
The ukvarss 2017 report presents veterinary antibiotic sales data in the uk from 20 to 2017, foodproducing animal sectors usage data and antibiotic resistance data from 2015 to 2017. A report published in january 2017 by the european centre for disease prevention and control ecdc surveyed amr trends for the period 201215 6. Jun 28, 2019 antimicrobial resistance amr is a complex, multifaceted problem that threatens human and animal health, the global economy, and national and global security. The english surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance espaur report sets a standard to compare antimicrobial use and resistance in successive years. Strengthen the knowledge and evidence base through surveillance and research. In 2014, the world health organization published a report on antimicrobial resistance and found that some countries, such as india, stood out in terms of resistance rates. The purpose of this report is to assess progress against the recommendations of the.
Author links open overlay panel changseung liu a eunjeong yoon a dokyun kim a jong hee shin b jeong hwan shin c kyeong seob shin d young ah kim e young uh f hyun soo kim g young ree kim h seok hoon jeong a. Veterinary antimicrobial resistance and sales surveillance. Antimicrobial resistance amr is the ability of a microorganism like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites to stop an antimicrobial such as antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials from working. India and pakistan, for example, reported eschericia coli resistance rates of 85% or higher to thirdgeneration cephalosporins. Who launched the first global collaborative effort to standardise surveillance of amr in. It endangers modern human and veterinary medicine and undermines the safety of our food and environment. Early implementation 20162017 find, read and cite all the. In addition, it presents new information on antimicrobial resistant infections occurring in the community setting, antimicrobial prescribing practices among dentists, amr and amu on sentinel turkey farms, and amu in companion animals. Joint interagency antimicrobial consumption and resistance analysis jiacra joint report on consumption of antimicrobial agents and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from. The journal of global antimicrobial resistance jgar is a quarterly online open access journal run by an international editorial board that focuses on the global spread of antibioticresistant microbes.
Antimicrobial resistance amr is a major public health concern and a major threat to modern medicine. As who, along with partners across many sectors moves ahead in developing a global action plan to mitigate amr, this report will serve as a. The carss 2017 report provides a snapshot of 2015 and 2016 amr and amu data in canada. Surveillance for control of antimicrobial resistance the. Pdf on jan 29, 2016, barbara tornimbene and others published global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass report. First who antimicrobial surveillance data reveal high. Progress report 2017 eu amr action plan last update. Summary report published as technical document with reference number. A report from the korean global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system korglass for 2017. The first world health organization who global report on surveillance of amr, published in april 2014. Amr is not simply a problem of medical science being beaten by nature. Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in europe 2015.
Ps a antimicrobial resistance icn international council. English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation. Antimicrobial resistance amr or ar is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication that once could successfully treat the microbe. Strengthening global surveillance for antimicrobial drug.
Antimicrobial resistance in the asia pacific region. Amr is an increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society. Strengthen the knowledge and evidence base through surveillance and research to better understand and respond to antimicrobial resistance patterns and key drivers, information about antimicrobial resistance incidence, prevalence, and trends must be gathered. Antimicrobial resistance global report on surveillance 2014 medicines for treating infections lose effect because the microbes change. Surveillance report, external quality assessment 30 jan 2017. The report confirms the serious situation of antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotic resistance is ancient and the resistome is a dynamic and mounting problem.
Antimicrobial resistance amr, a crosscutting and increasing threat to global health, is a complex problem with multiple and interconnected drivers. Prospective infection surveillance and systematic screening for vancomycinresistant enterococci in hematologic and oncologic patients findings of a german tertiary care center. Global surveillance and a call for international collaborative action. The first world health organization who global report on surveillance of amr, published in april 2014, collected for the first time data from national. Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in europe 2014. Canadian antimicrobial resistance surveillance system 2017.
Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass. Annual survey report 2017 1 background antimicrobial resistance poses a serious threat to patient safety and global public health, as current antimicrobials become less effective at treating resistant organisms. Poverty remains the major contributor to the worsening health status of nigerians,with. The rate of nonsusceptible bloodstream infections was as high as 82% in some nations. The enhanced gonococcal antimicrobial surveillance program is a collaboration between the world health organization and the centers for disease control and prevention. Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass report.
Antimicrobial resistance in common hospital pathogens in ontario. Antimicrobial resistance amr is a critical public health issue globally. Antimicrobial resistance amr is a serious threat to global public health. Antimicrobial resistance in common hospital pathogens in. Antimicrobial resistance chapter 11 2020 yellow book. The fao action plan on antimicrobial resistance 20162020. Causes of the global resistome are overpopulation, enhanced global migration, increased use of antibiotics in clinics and animal production, selection pressure, poor sanitation, wildlife spread, and poor sewerage disposal system. Strengthening global amr surveillance is critical as it is the basis for informing global strategies, monitoring the effectiveness of public health interventions and detecting new trends and threats.
Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance objective 2. Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in europe 2017. Improve global surveillance of drug resistance in humans and animals. Delivering on antimicrobial resistance agenda not possible.
In 2015, who launched the global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass in order to standardize the collection of data on amr in member states, for planning, prevention and intervention programmes. Reliable surveillance data that accurately describe and characterize the global occurrence and distribution of amr are essential for tracking changes in resistance over time, setting national and global priorities, assessing the impacts. As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist and may spread to others. The misuse of antibiotics in the medical, veterinary and agricultural sectors, which include the. Surveillance report, external quality assessment 15 nov 2017. Strengthening laboratory surveillance of antimicrobial. Antimicrobial resistance and global health security. September 2017 marked the release of tackling antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use. Antimicrobial resistance the global risks report 2018. The english surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance espaur was established in 20 to support public health england phe in the delivery of specific aspects of the uk antimicrobial resistance amr strategy 20 to 2018. On 22 october 2015 who launched the global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass, the first global collaborative effort to standardise amr surveillance.
Using sewage for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance amr is the ability of a microorganism like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites to stop an antimicrobial such as antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials from working against it. The canadian antimicrobial resistance surveillance system carss is canadas national surveillance system for reporting on antimicrobial resistance amr and antimicrobial use amu. Review of progress on antimicrobial resistance chatham house. The results presented in this report are based on antimicrobial resistance data from invasive isolates reported to the european antimicrobial. Sustaining global action on antimicrobial resistance. Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass workshop on innovative approaches to establishing and strengthening regional integrated and laboratory networks for disease control. Antimicrobial resistance enables microbes to avoid or diminish the effects of antimicrobial agents and is acquired either through mutation or the acquisition of resistance genes. Antimicrobial resistance amr is a complex issue of global concern. Archive tatfar antibioticantimicrobial resistance cdc. Antimicrobial resistance am is the ability of microorganisms, such as bacteria, to become increasingly resistant to an antimicrobial to which they were previously susceptible. Glass global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system. In addition, the report documents early efforts of the.
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in europe 2016. Pdf global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system. It is an outcome of two workshops organized jointly by the national antimicrobial resistance coordinating. Current global surveillance methods for antimicrobial drugresistant n. Nov 15, 2018 the results presented in this report are based on antimicrobial resistance data from invasive isolates reported to the european antimicrobial resistance surveillance network earsnet by 30 european union eu and european economic area eea countries in 2018 data referring to 2017, and on trend analyses of data reported by the participating countries for the period 2014 to 2017. Antimicrobial resistance global report on surveillance 2014 x summary antimicrobial resistance amr threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an everincreasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. The first data from the world health organization global antimicrobial surveillance system glass have reported high rates of resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat serious.
Global action plan on antimicrobial resistance five strategic objectives 1. Global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system glass workshop on innovative approaches to establishing and strengthening regional integrated and laboratory networks for disease control, prevention and clinical care in africa africa cdc, addis ababa, 27th 29th march 2017 christoph h. The report presents zambias integrated antimicrobial resistance surveillance framework. In 2015, who launched the global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system project to improve surveillance of seven antibioticresistant bacteria in member states. The term antibiotic resistance ar or abr is a subset of.