Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites stop responding to medicines that once worked. This makes infections harder to treat and increases the risk of severe illness, complications, and death.

The World Health Organization calls AMR a “silent pandemic”. India is among the most affected countries due to antibiotic misuse and self-medication.

Why Is AMR Increasing?

• Using antibiotics for viral infections like cold and flu
• Self-medication and over-the-counter antibiotic use
• Stopping antibiotics before completing the course
• Sharing leftover medicines
• Poor hygiene and infection control

Why AMR Is Dangerous

• Longer illness and delayed recovery
• Higher hospital and ICU admissions
• Increased medical expenses
• Infections becoming untreatable

Signs of Drug-Resistant Infection

• Fever not reducing despite treatment
• Repeated infections
• Non-healing wounds
• Symptoms returning quickly

How You Can Prevent AMR

• Take antibiotics only with a doctor’s prescription
• Never use antibiotics for viral infections
• Complete the full antibiotic course
• Do not share or reuse medicines
• Maintain hygiene and vaccination

How Koshys Hospital Fights AMR

• Strict antibiotic stewardship protocols
• Diagnosis-based treatment
• Culture and sensitivity testing
• Strong infection control practices
• Patient education and awareness

Responsible antibiotic use today protects future generations. Koshys Hospital, Ramamurthy Nagar, is committed to safe and ethical medical care.