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Infectious diseases cause millions of deaths globally every year. Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases include bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa. This resource will help you to understand: What antimicrobials are and how they work. How antimicrobial resistance develops. The mechanisms and consequences of resistance. How antimicrobial resistance is being tackled.