Resistance around the globe

Knowledge of local, regional and international resistance patterns can be useful in directing empiric antimicrobial therapy.

Importance of the awareness of the geographic differences in antimicrobial resistance rates is highlighted by the modern day ease of international travel and medical tourism.

In this video, Dr. Rossana Rosa shows how to use the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economic and Policy’s (CDDEP) Resistance Map, an interactive tool that summarises national and subnational data on antimicrobial use and resistance worldwide.

Once you have viewed this video go to the CDDEP website to interrogate the maps for yourself.