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Vanessa was in a car accident when she was 25, which was followed by years of facial reconstruction. A recurring infection in her face led to her spending 11 months in and out of hospital, battling relentless pain, until she was finally diagnosed with a drug-resistant infection and received the right treatment. Hear Vanessa’s powerful…

Cancer survivor Vinesha Ramasamy talks about the importance of antibiotics in this video produced by the Public Agency of Canada.

When her mother returned from hospital colonized by a drug-resistant organism, Kim looked for answers—what put her mother at risk, what now, and how could they help control the spread of a drug-resistant organism? ‘Drug-Resistant Infections – More than What Meets the Eye‘ is a patient perspective on AMR with tips for self-advocacy and infection…

Mary’s story began with a post-surgical infection. Her experience reminds us that Canadians are at risk for resistant infections, and our older family members are vulnerable with extended use of antibiotics.  SHARE her story: Facebook | X | LinkedIn

Tatiana was a healthy 25-year-old newlywed when a resistant infection turned her life upside down. Learn about her story of quarantine, many weeks of treatment, and long-lasting effects. Shared byAntimicrobial Resistance Fighter campaign