Following a request from the AMR Programme Board and the AMR Diagnostic Programme Board, the Innovation Observatory sought to undertake horizon scanning activities for Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) technologies and to identify the pipeline of development, key players, opportunities and challenges in the field. The findings of that horizon scan were summarised into the accompanying report and were intended to increase awareness of the pipeline of RTI detection innovations and the infrastructure required to support their possible use. In this report, we provide information about 322 RTI technologies from across 31 countries in various stages of development.
Horizon Scanning Final Report: Identification of Respiratory Tract Infection Technologies
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are among the most common infections and remain a major health burden worldwide, especially amongst older adults and young children. The high prevalence of RTI contributes to large volumes of antibiotic prescription and represent a significant contributor to the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance. In this report, we provide an overview of the product pipeline of RTI diagnostic innovations with the potential to reduce demand for antimicrobial interventions.