PETALING JAYA: There are correlations between antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and air quality, say experts.
However, they said further studies are needed to ascertain its impact in the local setting. They were commenting on a recent study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal, indicating the correlation between air pollution and AMR.
“PM2.5 is a fine particulate matter, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller. These tiny particles are a component of air pollution and can be released into the atmosphere from various sources, including industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and natural events like wildfires,” she said.When inhaled, PM2.
Meanwhile, Professor Sadequr Rahman from Monash University Malaysia’s School of Science said PM2.5 particles are tiny particles, which are at most 1/30 the size of human hair. “The paper finds that the more polluted the air with PM2.5 particles, the greater the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in that area.
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