New Delhi, April 18 -- In view of the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India, microbiologists have called for Unified Data Systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for surveillance of the pathogens. "AMR is a global threat that requires people who have historically not worked together to cooperate and work towards a common goal." said Prof. Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Biosciences at Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University at a workshop titled, "Environmental Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Strategies and Implications."
The workshop which was held recently also saw involvement of key organizations such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), World Health Organisation (WHO), National...