NORM og NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway
Report
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This report from NORM and NORM-VET presents data of occurrence of antimicrobial resistance and usage of antimicrobial agents in Norway in humans and animals in 2022.
Key message
Antimicrobial resistance is still a limited problem among humans and food-producing animals in Norway. This
reflects the low usage of antibacterial agents in human and veterinary medicine, a favourable usage pattern, as well as effective infection control measures. The data presented in this report show that strategies for containment of antimicrobial resistance have been successful both in the foodproducing animal sector and in the healthcare sector. Continuous efforts and awareness rising are needed to preserve the favourable situation and ensure that antibacterials are effective when needed. The NORM/ NORMVET report is vital in order to document the trends in antibiotic usage and occurrence of resistance in humans and animals, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
