Almost one-fifth of Switzerland’s population took antibiotics in the course of last year. But what does the average Swiss know…
Almost one-fifth of Switzerland’s population took antibiotics in the course of last year. But what does the average Swiss know about these medicines? Or about the growing resistance problem? Do they use them correctly? A representative population survey identified knowledge gaps, that need to be filled.
Link to: 2022 survey
How is antibiotic consumption evolving in Switzerland?
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
Wound infections are complications that can occur following an operation, and delay healing.
In Canton Ticino, a pilot project is underway to eradicate Staphylococcus aureus genotype B, a pathogen that causes contagious udder infections in cows.
