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"Antibiotic resistance occurs when a microorganism changes and no longer
responds to an antibiotic that was previously effective. It’s associated with
poorer outcomes, a greater chance of death and higher health-care costs.
In Australia, antibiotic resistance means some patients are admitted to
hospital because oral antibiotics are no longer effective and they need to
receive intravenous therapy via a drip.
Antibiotic resistance is rising to high levels in certain parts of the world.
Some hospitals have to consider whether it’s even viable to treat cancers or
perform surgery due to the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections.
Australia is one of the highest users of antibiotics in the developed world. We
need to use this precious resource wisely, or we risk a future where a simple
infection could kill you because there isn’t an effective antibiotic."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
