UK – NICE sees ‘promise’ in four UTI tests that could help in fight against AMR

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said it has ‘seen promise’ in four tests for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) that could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

AMR develops when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change and adapt to antibiotics over time, making them more resistant to drug treatments. As a result, infections become harder to treat and the risk of severe illness and death increases.

One of the main drivers of AMR, which is reported by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten threats to global health, is the misuse and overuse of antibiotics…