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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q46

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AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. What is the full form of AMR?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Antimicrobial Resistance.

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health and development threat.
  • WHO has declared that AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity.
  • The main cause of antibiotic resistance is antibiotic use.