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How antimicrobial resistance happens.
Jan 31, 2025
AR can spread between people, animals, and the environment, and can cause deadly infections.
Sept 25, 2025
Combat AR through infection prevention, improved antibiotic/antifungal use, actions to slow spread.
Apr 17, 2024
The AR Solutions Initiative invests to detect, respond, contain & prevent drug-resistant infections.
Nov 7, 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Networks Resources
Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network
Resources about CDC’s AR Lab Network for U.S. labs for quicker response to antimicrobial resistance.
Feb 4, 2026
About Global AR Lab & Response Network
About CDC’s Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network to fight antimicrobial
Apr 22, 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network Testing
A summary of antibiotic and antifungal resistance testing offered through CDC’s AR Lab Network.
Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network Fact Sheets
Find resources and testing information for U.S. laboratories.
Laboratory Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance Testing Capacity Toolkit
LAARC laboratory assessment tool helps improve AR detection and reporting.
CDC & FDA Antimicrobial Resistance Isolate Bank
The AR Isolate Bank helps researchers develop new drugs and tests to fight drug resistance.
Featured
Map highlights CDC investments to protect Americans from drug-resistant infections.
Jan 28, 2026
2019 Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report
CDC’s 2019 AR Threats Report includes national estimates for 18 antimicrobial-resistant germs.
Apr 11, 2025
COVID-19 & Antimicrobial Resistance
The U.S. lost progress combating AR in 2020 due, in large part, to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 5, 2025
Transatlantic Taskforce on Antimicrobial Resistance (TATFAR)
Global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) experts collaborate to strengthen efforts to combat AMR.
Apr 19, 2024
Feature stories: Learn how CDC and partners are addressing antimicrobial resistance.
Aug 12, 2025
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)
Key messages, graphics, and toolkits for U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week.
Sept 25, 2025