What do healthcare workers know about antibiotic resistance?

Healthcare professionals play a fundamental role in tackling antibiotic resistance. The results of survey released on the occasion of EAAD 2019 show gaps in knowledge about the issue.

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First-of-its kind survey on knowledge and attitudes about antibiotics

Knowledge and awareness of antibiotic resistance is generally high among European healthcare workers, according to the results of the survey.

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Burden of infections with resistant bacteria

Each year, 33000 people die from an infection due to bacteria resistant to antibiotics. The burden of infections is comparable to that of influenza, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS combined.

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Communicating to professionals in hospitals and long-term care facilities

Up to half of all antibiotic use in hospitals is unnecessary of inappropriate. Antibiotic misuse in hospitals is a major driver of antibiotics resistance. What can be done?

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Antibiotics symbol contest

Design contest for global Antibiotic Resistance Symbol

The Joint Action on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections (EU-JAMRAI) launches a design contest to find a symbol of the threat against antibiotic resistance. This contest is not about creating another logo, but finding something tangible that anyone can make at home and everyone, anywhere can wear; like the AIDS ribbon. The contest is open to individuals no matter their background or age. 

Submit your entries by 31 March 2020

Go to the contest website