Sharing is caring
Sharing the information is caring for the world to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
This platform aims to collaborate and share MRSA epidemiological information and genomic data to individual stake holders of interest. The platform will host details and tools to enable members to conduct genomic analyses of their MRSA strains
We also invite teams from around the world to participate in creating a global understanding of MRSA evolution and expansion. The information is crucial to levy the effort of infection control and antibiotic stewardship in all areas of human activities.
Similar to S.aureus, symptoms of MRSA include skin and soft tissue infection (e.g. boils), wound infection to more serious episodes of bloodstream infection and pneumonia, which can be lethal if not treated promptly. Infection can occur in the community (community-associated) and in hospitals (hospital-associated). MRSA is usually spread by direct contact with individuals and contaminated surfaces, thus good hygiene practice can help minimize the spread.
MRSA is not only a concern for humans, but can also affect animals. MRSA infection in livestock impacts animal husbandry resulting in major economic loss in the food industry. The bacteria can spread to human and vice versa causing life-threatening infection. This emphasizes the need for surveillance of MRSA in both human and animals in a One Health approach to understand how MRSA is transmitted between different hosts.
Through the study of One Health, we hope to achieve the following sustainable development goals:
Animal
Human
Environment
