The Antibiotic Resistance Threat to Humanity | Ravina Kullar, PharmD MPH, FIDSA

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Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a pathogenic microbe to develop a resistance to the effects of an antimicrobial medication. The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics. Dr. Ravina Kullar is an Infectious Diseases global expert and researcher, who has spent almost 15 years researching in the infectious diseases space. She is actively leading strategies worldwide to educate the public about various infectious diseases topics. She has been invited to provide 3 TED talks, sharing her own personal patient stories and providing action items that everyone can implement to be a part of the solution of infectious diseases outbreaks. She has published over 40 research papers, and has been an invited speaker worldwide, educating both clinicians and the public. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kullar has served as a public health advocate and leader, educating the public via various media outlets. She founded duXsana (https://duxsana.com/), where she, serving as the infectious diseases expert, and her team of construction experts and interior designers have guided businesses in reopening safely, keeping infection prevention at the forefront. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices