The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

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It is hoped the programme will help tackle rising rates of the infection, including cases that are resistant to antibiotics.

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Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and these medicines have since improved human health and prolonged life expectancy.

GPs clear up the confusion

National Pharmacy Association says some patients hoard them for holidays despite threat posed by antimicrobial resistance

Pharmacists say the current level of demand for antibiotics for minor ailments could pose a risk to patient and wider population safety.

Focus on overuse contributes to antibiotics reaching less than 7% of people with drug-resistant infections in poorer countries, say researchers

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