What is European Antibiotic Awareness Day?
On November 18th, European Antibiotic Awareness Day promotes the responsible use of antibiotics. The day also aims to raise the threat of global antimicrobial resistance.
The discovery of antibiotics has long been regarded as one of the greatest medical advancements ever. People could now be able to fight once-feared bacterial infections. Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the world's first antibiotic, in 1929. Following WWII, the drug became extremely popular. According to some estimates, this "miracle drug" saved an estimated 200 million lives. Penicillin is also partially responsible for the rise that people in industrial countries around this time.
Today, there are over 100 species of antibiotics available. On the other hand, it's encouraging news that antibiotics can treat so many different types of infections. On the other hand, antibiotics do effectively treat many types of infections. However, on the other hand, people have become dependent on antibiotics. Some people have become allergic to antibiotics as a result. Superbugs have also made an appearance and are on the rise in number. These species of bacteria are particularly resistant to antibiotics. According to the most recent estimates, 33,000 people die from an infection each year due to antibiotic resistance. Resistance strains are exacerbated by misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Implementing solutions now will help reduce the problem's growing pain.
There are ways to reduce antibiotic dependence in the United States, but antibiotic use is expected to decrease antibiotic dependence
