To give or not to give an antibiotic: the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Tonna, Antonella

Abstract

This presentation provides background on the (ab)use of antimicrobials and the problem of antimicrobial resistance. It further predicts the consequences of wide-spread antimicrobial resistance on the world's health systems and economies, and demonstrates how unchecked antimicrobial usage will negatively impact many of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Finally, the presentation suggests the role that pharmacists and the pharmaceuticals industry should take in combatting antimicrobial resistance.

Citation

TONNA, A. 2024. To give or not to give an antibiotic: the threat of antimicrobial resistance. Presented at the 20th Plenary meeting of the European Committee on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Care (CD-P-PH), 1-2 October 2024, Strasbourg, France.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: 20th Plenary meeting of the European Committee on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Care (CD-P-PH)
• Start Date: Oct 1, 2024
• End Date: Oct 2, 2024
• Deposit Date: Oct 8, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 17, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance; Antimicrobial stewardship; Pharmacists; Pharmaceutical industry
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2515887