In the study published in the journal Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, six-year data from 21 tertiary care centres in the Indian Council of Medical Research's AMR Surveillance Network (IAMRSN) were retrospectively analysed to estimate trends in anti-microbial resistance. New Delhi: The growing resistance to existing antibiotics amidst the shrinking pipeline of newer drugs is a serious threat to attaining the SDG target by 2030, according to a new study. In the study published in the journal Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, six-year data from 21 tertiary care centres in the Indian Council of Medical Research’s AMR Surveillance Network (IAMRSN) were retrospectively analysed to estimate trends in anti-microbial resistance.
The study ‘Emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections: multicentric longitudinal study in India (2017-2022)’ was conducted by researchers from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi and ICMR. “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has escalated to pandemic levels, posing a significant global health threat. This study examines the patterns and trends of AMR in Bloodstream Infections (BSIs) across India, aiming to inform better surveillance and intervention strategies,” the study published in the May 9 edition said.
The study utilised retrospective data from the ICMR AMR Surveillance Network (IAMRSN), established in 2013. The findings indicated significant monthly increases in resistance to antibi.