AMR – the silent pandemic


Caution needed: According to Prof Sharifa Ezat, there is an increase in AMR in the country due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in various fields.

Many not aware of effect from misuse of antibiotics

PETALING JAYA: With Covid-19 still lingering, many may not realise that there is another “silent pandemic” known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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