World Antibiotic Awareness Week occurs annually and aims to draw attention to the role of effective use of antibiotics in preventing and containing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Micro-organisms such as bacteria can stop an antibiotic from working effectively, and while antibiotics are commonly used to treat infections, they can also contribute to the issue of antibiotic resistance. While antibiotics can have a role in treating infections, it’s important to only take antibiotics when absolutely needed, for the shortest period of time.
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