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    WHO updated its Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024

    Posted 20 May 2024

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    About BPPL 

    • Published since 2017, the list is a global tool which forms the basis for activities related to surveillance and control of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). 
    • The updated BPPL list 2024,  has included 15 families of antibiotic resistant (ABR) pathogens 
      • These pathogens are grouped into critical, high and medium categories (refer infographic) based on priority for R&D and for public health measures.

    About AMR

    • AMR occurs when the microbes (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) evolve so that existing antimicrobial drugs are no longer effective.
      • The evolved pathogens that are harder to treat are referred to as “superbugs”.
    • Causes for the spread of AMR
      • Biological: Gene transfer, Mutation etc.
      • Societal: Inappropriate use of antibiotics, inadequate diagnostics, Poor infection control etc.
    • Challenges in controlling AMR
      • Over the counter sales of antibiotics
    • Lack of Surveillance and Monitoring 
    • Limited R&D etc.

    Initiatives taken to control AMR

    • Global initiatives include
      • One health approach 
      • Global Action Plan on AMR
      • World AMR awareness week
    • India’s Initiatives include
      • National Action Plan on AMR
      • AMR Surveillance Network (ICMR)
      • Banning of inappropriate fixed dose combination drugs
    • Tags :
    • AMR
    • Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Bacterial Priority Pathogens List
    • BPPL
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