Ruth Lindizyani

Dec 21, 2023 | academic.oup.com | Tropical Diseases |Keppel Street |Scott Kaba |Ruth Lindizyani

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a term used to describe the ability of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses to overcome the lethal effects of antimicrobial agents.1,2 AMR poses challenges in treating infections resulting in increased morbidity, mortality and costs, with AMR increasingly seen as the next pandemic unless addressed.3–7 Within AMR, antifungal resistance (AFR) is seen as an increasing problem;8–12 however, the prevalence of AFR has been underestimated in the past.13,14 This...