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Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are important medicines. They help fight infections that are caused by bacteria. Antibiotic resistance (when an antibiotic is no longer effective) is now a major cause of concern and these pages will provide a useful guide to the whole subject. The Department is running an awareness campaign to encourage more prudent use of antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistance general information
Information on antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance FAQ
Antibiotics are important medicines.They help you fight infections that are caused by bacteria. So we need to look after them.
Antibiotic resistance useful links
Useful websites relating to antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic campaign 2007-2008
The Antibiotic campaign aims to educate the public on the prudent use of antibiotics as overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance to some infections.
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Related Links
Health Protection Agency
Pages on antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance on the HPA website
Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI)
ARHAI was established in April 2007 to provide practical and scientific advice to the Government on strategies to minimise the incidence of healthcare associated infections and to maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents in the treatment and prevention of microbial infections in man and animals.
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