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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Principles of antimicrobial therapy

Contagious and infectious diseases in animals must be prevented, above all, by ensuring good production conditions.

Monitoring of antibiotic resistance

In Finland, a programme for monitoring antibiotic resistance, FINRES-Vet, has been underway since 2002.

Multiresistant bacteria

FAQ about ESBL, colistin, MRSA, MRSP and NDM bacteria

Resistance in zoonotic bacteria

Zoonotic bacteria can also develop resistance towards antibiotics as a result of antibiotic treatment, for example, as well as spread resistance factors from one bacterium to another.

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