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WHO: Data from 22 countries shows high antibiotic resistance
31.01.2018 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Worryingly high levels of antibiotic-resistance have been recorded across 22 countries, UN Radio reports says referring to the World Health Organization (WHO) first release of surveillance data on the antibiotic-resistance accelerating global threat.
It is to be admitted, presently 52 countries are enrolled into WHO global surveillance system on so-called superbug infections.
Common infections which involve antibiotic resistant bacteria now include E. coli, pneumonia, and Salmonella.
«The new report confirms the serious situation of antibiotic resistance worldwide. Some of the world’s most common - and potentially most dangerous - infections, are proving to be drug-resistant. That’s why WHO is encouraging all countries to set up good surveillance systems for detecting drug resistance that can provide data to this global system,» UN Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, admits.
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