Apr 26 2024The World Health Organization New evidence from the World Health Organization shows the extensive overuse of antibiotics during COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, which may have exacerbated "silent" spread of antimicrobial resistance .
WHO classifies antibiotics as per AWaRe classification, according to the risk of AMR. Concerningly, the study found that 'Watch' antibiotics with higher resistance potential were most frequently prescribed globally. "These data call for improvements in the rational use of antibiotics to minimize unnecessary negative consequences for patients and populations."
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