FROM 11 by 17 November marks World Antibiotic Stewardship Week

In human history, human losses due to infections exceed the number of deaths, killed on the battlefields. The discovery of penicillin in the mid-twentieth century revolutionized world medicine: mortality from infectious diseases has decreased hundreds of times, many dangerous diseases were completely or partially defeated.

Antibiotic Stewardship Week is an important event, held in many countries, aimed at raising awareness about the correct use of these drugs, and also to combat the rise in antibiotic resistance (sustainability) and maintaining the effectiveness of antibiotics for current and future generations.

Forget about overuse of antibiotics

Excessive and incorrect use of antibiotics leads to serious consequences, including antibiotic resistance, which makes treating infections increasingly difficult and expensive. It is important to understand, that antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections and should not be used for viral diseases.

Professional Guide for Physicians

Health care workers play a key role in ensuring the rational use of antibiotics. Recommendations and instructions for the use of these drugs must be strictly followed.. Doctors should try to prescribe antibiotics only when necessary, what, undoubtedly, will help reduce the risk of developing resistance and reduce negative side effects.

The importance of education and awareness

Public education has a significant impact on reducing the misuse of antibiotics. It is important for patients to know, that antibiotics may not be entirely effective and should always be used according to medical advice.

In conclusion I would like to say, that the prudent use of antibiotics is a commitment, which we all must take upon ourselves. After all, their correct use, as medical specialists, and patients, is an important step in combating antibiotic resistance and maintaining the effectiveness of this valuable group of drugs.

As part of the World Week rational use of antibiotics There will be a direct telephone line:

15 November from 11:00 to 13:00 by phone 8 (0232) 50-74-05 on the basis of the State Institution "Gomel Regional Hygiene Center, epidemiology and public health" the head of the microbiological laboratory will answer your questions, laboratory assistant Bonda Nadezhda Alexandrovna.