Antibiotic Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial pathogens is an ever-present threat to the effective treatment of infections In 2014, almost all WHO regions surveyed reported an incidence of ≥50% Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli that were resistant to third-generation cephalosporins.In recent years, th…
Bad bugs – Undervalued Drugs - Time to change the way we value antibiotics – new report here
There are many reasons why antimicrobial resistance has emerged as one of the major global health threats facing society today. We frequently hear about the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in our environment, in animals and in humans. Resistant bacteria are spreading rapidly throughout the world and few …
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Welcome from Chairman Prof. Marin Kollef
Welcome to the new Academy of Infection Management (AIM) website.AIM is now an independent, 'Not For Profit' organisation, registered in the United Kingdom, managed by an Executive Board of Directors and supported by a worldwide faculty of some of the leading clincians with an interest in infectious diseas…
C. difficile as an emerging ICU infection
Prof Marin Kollef reviews the evidence for C. difficile as an emerging ICU infection and strategies to combat the same.
