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Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infections when novel coronavirus is suspected
Interim Guidance Document: Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infections when novel coronavirus is suspected: What to do and what not to do; 2013
Guidelines
27 June 2013: Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – situation in the Americas
Epidemiological alerts and updates
Annual report of the network for monitoring/surveillance of antibiotic resistance and healthcare associated infections – 2013
Technical reports
19 December 2012: Nosocomial transmission of NDM-type multiresistant bacteria – situation in the Americas
Epidemiological alerts and updates
World Health Day 2011: Policy package to combat antimicrobial resistance (sólo en inglés)
Communication Materials
Guide for the Correct Use of Bacterial Identification Automated System and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing; 2011 (Spanish only)
Guidelines
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Pan American Journal of Public Health. Special Issue on Antimicrobial Resistance. Vol 30. No. 6. December 2011
Systematic reviews
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Epidemiological Alert - First finding of carbapenemases of type New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) in Latin America (22 November 2011)
Epidemiological alerts and updates
Commit to a comprehensive, financed national plan with accountability and civil society engagement. A master plan to combat antimicrobial resistance; 2011
Informational bulletins
Strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity; 2011
Informational bulletins
World Health Day 2011: Ensure uninterrupted access to essential medicines of assured quality; 2011
Informational bulletins
World Health Day 2011: Regulate and promote rational use of medicines, including in animal husbandry, and ensure proper patient care; 2011
Informational bulletins
World Health Day 2011: Reduce use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals; 2011
Informational bulletins
World Health Day 2011: Enhance infection prevention and control (IPC); 2011
Informational bulletins
Brochure - World Health Day 2011: Foster innovations and research and development for new tools
Informational bulletins
Brochure - World Health Day 2011: Policy package to combat antimicrobial resistance
Brochures
CD51/15, Rev. 1 Roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance; 2011
Mandates and Strategies
15 July 2011: Multi-Resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae – situation in the Americas
Epidemiological alerts and updates
Presentation - Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in the Americas (World Health Day 2011)
Presentations
Poster: Combat Drug Resistance - Horizontal format (Low resolution)
Communication Materials
WHO Resolutions on Antimicrobial Resistance and Infections Control; 2011