resistancebank.org

resistancebank.org aggregates data from 1,285 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveys conducted between 2000 and 2019 across animal species including chickens, cattle, sheep, and pigs, providing 22,403 resistance rates to support spatial analysis of AMR in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Key Features:

• Centralized dataset: Consolidates results from 1,285 AMR surveys into a single repository containing 22,403 resistance rates.
• Species coverage: Includes AMR data for animal species specifically listed as chickens, cattle, sheep, and pigs.
• Individual survey examination: Provides access to results at the level of individual surveys for detailed inspection of reported resistance rates.
• Country-level reporting: Produces country-level summaries and reports based on aggregated survey data.
• High-resolution mapping: Visualizes AMR spatially using maps at a resolution of 10 × 10 kilometers.
• LMIC focus and data contribution: Emphasizes AMR data from low- and middle-income countries and incorporates contributed survey data to expand the database.

Scientific Applications:

• Surveillance enhancement: Supports strengthening AMR surveillance in animals by aggregating survey-derived resistance rates from LMICs.
• Spatial epidemiology: Enables identification of regional patterns and hotspots of antimicrobial resistance through 10 × 10 km mapping.
• Policy prioritization: Informs policymakers and international funders for decision-making and prioritization of interventions against AMR in animals.
• Research resource: Serves as a reference dataset for researchers studying AMR trends, distribution, and determinants in animal populations.

Methodology:

Aggregates survey-derived resistance rates and generates country-level summaries and spatial visualizations at 10 × 10 kilometers.