State's antimicrobial resistance plan hit by pandemic
State’s antimicrobial resistance plan hit by pandemic Updated: Updated: Antibiotics prescribed as part of COVID treatment protocol Share Article Antibiotics prescribed as part of COVID treatment protocol The implementation of the Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Strategic Action Plan (KARSAP), launched two years ago, laying down priorities to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), has taken a hit following the spread of the novel coronavirus. The virus, however, is only likely to exacerbate antimicrobial resistance, says Sarada Devi K.L., head of the Department of Microbiology at the Governm...