WHO Warns: Widespread Antibiotic Use During Covid Fueled Antimicrobial Resistance

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores concerns over the global surge in antibiotic usage during the Covid-19 pandemic, potentially exacerbating the silent threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Despite only 8 percent of hospitalized Covid-19 patients presenting with bacterial infections requiring antibiotics, a staggering 75 percent received these medications as a precautionary measure. This "just in case" approach to treatment, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently contribute to the proliferation of antimicrobial resistance.

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