Impact of bad air quality, AMR needs further study


PETALING JAYA: There are correlations between antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and air quality, say experts.

However, they said further studies are needed to ascertain its impact in the local setting. They were commenting on a recent study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal, indicating the correlation between air pollution and AMR.

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