What is antibiotic resistance, and why is it a growing concern in Europe?

Antibiotic resistance explained: bacterial adaptation, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), inappropriate prescribing, and public health risk.

In this episode, we outline how antibiotic resistance develops and why responsible prescribing is central to EU medical practice.

You’ll learn:

• How bacteria evolve to survive antibiotic exposure

• The difference between bacterial and viral infections

• Why incomplete antibiotic courses contribute to resistance

• The impact of overuse in healthcare and agriculture

• What “multi-drug resistant” organisms mean

• Why laboratory culture and sensitivity testing matter

• Situations where antibiotic requests may be declined if not clinically indicated

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