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Antimicrobial Resistance(unveiling the complex landscape of AMR

  Antimicrobial Resistance is a global health challenge and as an Antimicrobial knight, it's my duty to raise awareness on Antimicrobial resistance. Before I explain Antimicrobial resistance, it's important to know what Antimicrobials are,what they do etc. Antimicrobials  are a class of drugs that inhibit the growth of, or destroy, bacteria. They are used to treat bacterial,viral infections  in humans and animals.  They work by targeting specific bacterial structures or functions, either killing the bacteria or inhibiting their ability to reproduce. Now, Antimicrobial resistance in short AMR. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR):  Antimicrobial resistance refers to the ability of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) to resist the effects of medications, specifically antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics. When microorganisms evolve and become resistant to the drugs designed to kill them, infections persist and may become harder to treat, lead...