AMR

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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem for various reasons, including over-use of antibiotics on humans and farmed animals

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Scientists have carried out the first ever review of potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Scottish lochs, rivers and watercourses. Picture: John Devlin

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Scientists explained that AMR is a catch-all term for bacteria, viruses and parasites that have become resistant to commonly used medicines.

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Overuse of antibiotics is making infections increasingly difficult to treat

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At least 50,000 people in the UK and US die from antimicrobial-resistant infections. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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Several initiatives have been launched to increase public awareness of AMR Antibiotic or Antimicrobial Resistance. Picture: Getty Images

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