GLASS Emerging antimicrobial resistance reporting framework (GLASS-EAR)

Overview

The purpose of the GLASS Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance Reporting (GLASS-EAR) component is defined as timely communication of any newly detected antimicrobial resistance findings that may influence surveillance and control practices. Examples of such newly detected antimicrobial resistance include:

1) exceptional phenotypes that have not previously been reported or are very rare; and

2) novel resistance genotypes that are associated with mechanisms of resistance that may have a high public health impact (i.e. high potential for spread and health impact) or pose serious challenges in laboratory detection and surveillance.

The system will target both new types of phenotypic resistance and new genetic determinants of AMR in bacteria and fungi causing acute infections in humans. The system will accept also signals arising from surveillance in animals, the food chain and environment, with relevance to human health.