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Antimicrobial resistance: the silent pandemic

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance

This chapter addresses the urgent issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in relation to the agricultural sector's role in exacerbating the problem. It discusses the potential of vaccines as a viable solution to reduce the prevalence of resistant infections, with a focus on the Shigella bacterium and its impact on children's health in lower middle-income countries. The conversation also emphasizes the complexities of antibiotic usage, the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments, and the challenges of developing effective vaccines for various pathogens.

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