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- Infections caused by bacteria resistant to most antibiotics (so-called multidrug resistant bacteria) remain a global problem. The lack of new antibiotics is a major social problem and threat to human and animal health.AimIn this antimicrobial discovery project, researchers focused on developing novel antibiotics for the highly virulent and antibiotic-resistant human pathogens (called the ESKAPE…
- Reducing unnecessary antibiotic use for urinary tract infections in nursing home residents: educational materials to physicians and nursing staff
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Data are the most valuable raw material in the 21st century. The improved (re)use of data is the key to faster innovations and better policy. That certainly applies in the area of health and care. So how can we ensure that data can also actually be reused? - Researchers will develop a strategy for implementation of an appropriate booklet for parents of children with fever to reduce antibiotic use.
- Read how is investigated wastewater treatment plant employees and local residents are more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- View this project about the development of a programme for companion animal veterinarians aimed at improving antibiotic prescribing.
- Infections with antibiotic resistant bacteria, for example an urinary tract infections, are difficult to treat. Because of this, antibiotic resistance is an important public health threat. In Europe, the ESBL-producing gut bacteria (ESBL-G), are the most important cause of such infections, with around 400.000 cases per year. 5% of the Dutch inhabitants carries ESBL-G, while outside the Netherlands…
