Antimicrobial resistance and its impact on cancer care
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or drug resistance, including antibiotic resistance, is a growing public health issue and needs urgent attention in countries around the world. Due to a variety of factors, people with cancer are particularly vulnerable to AMR, which is threatening the progress being made in cancer care.
COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance: Dual Health Threats
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World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW)
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Antimicrobial resistance and its impact on cancer care
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
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The Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance on Cancer Patients
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A view on drug resistance in cancer
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The Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance on Cancer Patients
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Five reasons to care about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - Consilium
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact on cancer care
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Antimicrobial resistance and its impact on cancer care
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Looking back to look forward: 90 years of unity towards winning the fight against cancer
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Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition on X: Facing cancer is tough, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) adds to the challenge. #AMR affects infection treatment in vulnerable cancer patients. Join us in tackling this issue.