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WHO's updated Bacterial Pathogens Priority List
Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) latest Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) highlights 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, categorized into critical, high, and medium priorities for intervention.
Key Findings:
- The critical priority pathogens pose significant global threats due to their resistance to treatment and ability to spread resistance to other bacteria.
- The list covers 24 pathogens, spanning 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens.
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- The inclusion of these pathogens in the list underscores their global impact in terms of burden, as well as issues related to transmissibility, treatability, and prevention options.
- It also reflects the R&D pipeline of new treatments and emerging resistance trends.
PYQ:Q: Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? 2019.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Solution: (b) |
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