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EARS-Net Reporting protocol 2023
Reporting protocol for submitting data on antimicrobial resistance to ECDC, through the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net).
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Bacteria resistant to commonly used antimicrobials still frequently found in humans and animals
Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter to commonly used antimicrobials is frequently observed in humans and animals, reveals a report by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Scientific and technical publications
The European Union Summary Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2020/2021
This report provides an overview of the main findings of the 2020–2021 harmonised AMR monitoring in Salmonella spp., Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli in humans and food-producing animals and relevant meat thereof.
Scientific and technical publications
Protocol for point prevalence surveys of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European long-term care facilities – version 4.0
The overall aim of the protocol is to support the implementation of a PPS of HAIs and antimicrobial use in European long-term care facilities, to meet the abovementioned objectives for ECDC surveillance.
Scientific and technical publications
Point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European long-term care facilities 2016–2017
In 2016–2017, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) organised the third point prevalence survey (PPS) of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial use in European long-term care facilities (LTCFs) or HALT-3.
Scientific and technical publications
Euro-GASP external quality assessment scheme for Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial susceptibility testing 2021
The laboratories participating in the QA21 EQA scheme for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of N. gonorrhoeae showed good levels of competency and capability in recovering and testing strains of unknown phenotype.
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European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2022 - launch event
To mark the 15th European Antibiotic Awareness Day, ECDC hosted a launch event with the theme “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”, an acknowledgement and reminder that keeping antibiotics working is everyone’s responsibility.
Scientific and technical publications
Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Europe, 2021 data
The results presented in this executive summary are based on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from invasive isolates reported to the Central Asian and European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (CAESAR) network and the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net) in 2022 (data referring to 2021).
Multimedia
Antibiotic resistance: a growing threat to human health
Infographic describing the issue of antibiotic resistance, its impact on public health, data, and possible solutions.
Multimedia
Video: Antimicrobial resistance - the silent pandemic
Every year, 35 000 EU/EEA citizens die from infections with antibiotic resistant bacteria. Learn more in this animation.