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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

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‘At the forefront of the global fight against antimicrobial resistance'

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Freya Harrison@friendlymicrobe.bsky.social · 3w ago

Just registered for @bsacandjac.bsky.social Antibiotic Resistance & Mechanisms workshop this November - super line-up of sessions on tolerance/persistence, metagenomics, machine learning, modelling, biofilm, outreach and publishing bsac.org.uk/arm2026/ #MicroSky

Antibiotic Resistance and Mechanisms (ARM) Workshop for Researchers 2026 - BSAC

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 2w ago

New study finds antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections; research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds

Exclusive: Research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 2mo ago

BSAC's Vaccines and Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 2026 is taking place TOMORROW, 3 June!! Join us at The Royal College of Physicians London, or online, to explore cutting-edge vaccine development, antimicrobial resistance solutions, and stewardship practices that safeguard patient care.

Vaccines and Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Strategic Alliance Against AMR - BSAC

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Interested in aminoglycosides? Our free three-week e-learning course covers how they work, when to use them, and how to dose and monitor safely, with real-world case studies to support your clinical practice. Register here: www.futurelearn.com/courses/amin...

Aminoglycoside Use in Clinical Practice - Online Course - FutureLearn

Discover how to use aminoglycosides safely and effectively. Learn antimicrobial stewardship, dosing, and TDM in this practical online course.

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BSAC has reached 10,000 members worldwide 🎉 With more than half now based outside the UK, our community is truly global. Thank you to all our members. Not a member yet? Membership is free -- join the global movement working to protect the future of antimicrobials! @raseaton66.bsky.social

BSAC celebrates 10,000 members worldwide - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"AMR doesn't just mean different drugs; it means longer treatment, more side effects, and a much harder journey back to health." A patient's experience of living with antimicrobial-resistant TB: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/04/l...

Living with antimicrobial-resistant TB

In this blog post Samara shares her story of fighting antimicrobial -resistant tuberculosis, the hidden long-term consequences and the importance of getting that persistent cough checked out.

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science@hpruebs.bsky.social · 7mo ago

📢 New blog! 📢 Antibiotic resistance isn’t a distant worry — it’s already reshaping modern medicine. A major 20‑year UK review reveals how quickly bacteria adapt, how MRSA was pushed back, and why E. coli now leads bloodstream infections. @bristoluni.bsky.social Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/ynke2j34

The changing face of antimicrobial resistance in the UK: long-term observation and a future resource

By Dr Rosy Reynolds, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, Population Health Sciences. Antimicrobial resistance – who cares and why? Do you have a friend or family member […]

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“While levels of antibiotic use have declined… the number of reported antibiotic-resistant infections have risen." A new supplement in @jac-amr.bsky.social lays out the key findings from the English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance (ESPAUR) report: 24-25.

Volume 8 Issue Supplement_2 | JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance | Oxford Academic

JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is a new fully open access journal from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. The journal publishes academic content, as well as commentaries on stewardship ...

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 8mo ago

First publication of data from the UK Antimicrobial Registry in @jac-amr.bsky.social shows breadth and depth of information collected by clinical teams. UKAR provides real-world data from hospitals across the UK on how new antimicrobials are being used and clinical outcomes of their use.

The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR): an overview of the first 20 months of recruitment

AbstractBackground. The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR) was developed to capture data on real-world usage of recently launched antimicrobial agents.Method

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Check out this special episode of the @idiots-pod.bsky.social podcast featuring Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Nick Brown & Dr Danny Chambers MP as they discuss the workings of the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on AMR, the BSAC parliamentary internship and pushing AMR up the political agenda! #WAAW2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics - ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! And did you know AMR might kill us all? The British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy do, and they’ve partnered up with interested politicians to drive AMR...

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“More people than ever are acquiring infections that cannot be effectively treated by #antibiotics.” New English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report finds that deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant #superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024.

Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024

Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last year

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A new special Supplement in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy celebrates 20 years of the BSAC Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Project. Its remarkable legacy and rich archive will continue to guide research and inspire future surveillance efforts around the world. 👏👏👏

Two Decades of BSAC Resistance Surveillance

This Supplement comprises a series of papers that analyse and summarize the outputs of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Antimicrobial Res

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Free NHS eLearning with BSAC: Optimising the Blood Culture Pathway. Practical, role-specific training to improve outcomes, speed diagnosis & support antimicrobial stewardship. Start learning today. infectionlearninghub.co.uk/blood-cultur...

Blood Culture Pathway Modules - Infection Learning Hub

These modules has been developed by NHS colleagues in collaboration with BSAC. They explore the role you play ...

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We’re delighted to launch our new 2-week course Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) Infections: Diagnosis and Management. Learn to recognise, diagnose and manage this growing global threat, supporting better patient care and antimicrobial stewardship. www.futurelearn.com/courses/meta...

Managing Metallo-β-Lactamase Infections - Online Course - FutureLearn

Learn to diagnose and manage Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) infections. Build your knowledge of antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.

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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy@bsacandjac.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Nearly a year after the United Nations High-Level Meeting on AMR, global leaders are taking steps to deliver on one of their key commitments. BSAC urges our global members to speak up and make their views known -- the consultation closes on 22nd September. bsac.org.uk/independent-...

Independent science panel on AMR: BSAC calls on members to make their voices heard - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

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