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Daily News Analysis ‘AMRSense AI Tool’: 21 February

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What is AMR?

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of drugs, making infections harder to treat. 
  • This leads to longer illnesses, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. 

About AMRSense:

  • It is an AI tool that analyzes hospital data to provide early and accurate insights on antimicrobial resistance at global, national, and hospital levels.

Why in News?

  • Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology-Delhi, CHRI-PATH, Tata 1mg, and ICMR scientists have launched AI ttol AMRSense.