Research and analysis

Antimicrobial resistance: summary of the current evidence

Overview of the current situation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria, viruses and fungi that can cause disease in humans.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 11 December 2014
• Last updated: 16 September 2016 — See all updates

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Antimicrobial resistance empirical and statistical evidence-base

PDF, 1.62 MB, 63 pages

Details

This report brings together the latest statistical evidence on antimicrobial resistance. It was prepared by the Department of Health’s AMR strategy analytical working group.

Published 11 December 2014
Last updated 16 September 2016 + show all updates

1. 16 September 2016

   Updated document to incorporate the latest evidence of AMR in bacteria and includes new sections on AMR in viruses and in fungi.

2. 11 December 2014

   First published.