WHO | 10 facts on antimicrobial resistance

WHO | 10 facts on antimicrobial resistance

"Many of the drug treatment breakthroughs of the last century could be lost through the spread of antimicrobial resistance. As a result, many infectious diseases may one day become uncontrollable and could rapidly spread throughout the world."

What is antimicrobial resistance?

Drug resistance is a global problem.

What causes drug resistance?

Inappropriate use of medicines leads to drug resistance.

Lack of quality medicines leads to drug resistance.

Animal husbandry is a source of drug resistance.

Poor infection prevention and control amplifies drug resistance.

Weak surveillance systems contribute to drug resistance.

The pipeline for new tools to combat drug resistance is drying up.

WHO calls on stakeholders to combat drug resistance.

Source: World Health Organization