When are antibiotics effective? And when not?
AntibioticsAntibiotics are prescription-only drugs that prevent the growth of bacteria or kill them. Antibiotics only work against bacteria. They are…
Antibiotics are prescription-only drugs that prevent the growth of bacteria or kill them. Antibiotics only work against bacteria. They are…
Antibiotics are used to treat both people and animals. This makes a comprehensive approach essential…
Antibiotics are medicines that kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. This makes them an important medical weapon in the fight…
Development of resistance is a natural phenomenon that has existed since time immemorial. Resistance can result from changes in the…
Antibiotic resistance means that bacteria are unaffected by antibiotics. Bacteria have the ability to adapt quickly to their environment…
Numerous bacteria can be transmitted between humans, animals and the environment, including resistant microbes. This means that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are…
How is antibiotic consumption evolving in Switzerland?
Around a fifth of the Swiss population has taken antibiotics in the last twelve months.
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The federal government publishes a regular newsletter to keep the public updated on the implementation of the Swiss Strategy on Antibiotic Resistance (StAR).
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem
StAR publishes an electronic newsletter that regularly informs interested people about the status of the implementation of the StAR strategy.
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