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Overuse of antibiotics in Australia is driving the rate of drug-resistant infections

November 15, 2023 by Paul

In Australia, the continued overuse of antibiotics is leading common and potentially dangerous infections to become increasingly resistant to drugs, including last-resort treatments. A major government report on antimicrobial use, released on Wednesday, reveals more than a third (36.6%) of the population had at least one antimicrobial prescription subsidized by the Australian government in 2022, …

Antibiotics “like gold” for some, leading to inappropriate use

October 16, 2023 by Paul

Personal beliefs and healthcare system barriers contribute to inappropriate antibiotic use by patients, report researchers presenting findings at the IDWeek 2023 annual meeting. Over-the-counter antibiotic use includes accessing medications left over from previously prescribed treatment, obtained from social media and purchased over the counter in other countries or illegally in stores and markets in the …