How does resistance spread?

Antimicrobial resistance does not recognize frontiers. Microbes spread between and within animal, human and plant populations, and travel through waterways, soil and air. These movements can promote the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance.

“Antimicrobial resistance knows no borders. As humans, we’re not always aware of this. But if you look carefully at the pictures and colors, you will see microbes travelling through air, water, wastes, animals…”