GLASS operates by integrating data from various surveillance sites around the world. These sites collect information on clinical specimens from patients with suspected infections. The data is then standardized and reported to the WHO, which compiles and analyzes the information to generate global AMR reports. This process involves several key steps:
Data Collection: Surveillance sites gather data on antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) results from clinical specimens. Data Standardization: The collected data is standardized according to GLASS protocols to ensure consistency and comparability. Data Submission: Standardized data is submitted to the WHO GLASS platform. Data Analysis: The WHO analyzes the data to identify trends and patterns in AMR. Reporting: The WHO generates and disseminates global AMR reports based on the analyzed data.
