AMG

German: Arzneimittelgesetz.
German Medicines Act.

Law on the marketing and selling of medicinal products. The AMG addresses, for example, issues of demands on medicines, manufacture and control, authorisation and registration, clinical testing, quality assurance, safety of medicinal products, monitoring and liability of health impairments caused by medications, obligations of the manufacturer.

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The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing group A streptococci. The incidence of TSS is low worldwide, although a regional cluster has been observed in Japan since the beginning of this year. What is causing the increase in infections and how can we protect ourselves? Learn more in our article.

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