When is European Antibiotic Awareness Day?
Saturday November 18thThe responsible use of antibiotics is encouraged on November 18th, the European Antibiotic Awareness Day. In addition, the day aims to raise the threat of global antimicrobial resistance.
Antibiotic discovery has always been regarded as one of the greatest medical discoveries ever. The discovery of antibiotics is always regarded as one of the greatest medical discoveries ever. People can now fight once-feared bacterial infections. Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the world's first antibiotic, in 1929. Following WWII, the drug became extremely popular. According to statistics, this "miracle drug" saved an estimated 200 million lives. Penicillin is also partly responsible for the revival that people in industrial countries around this period.
Today, there are over 100 species of antibiotics available.. On the other hand, it's good news that antibiotics can treat so many types of infections. On the other hand, antibiotics do effectively treat many types of infections... However, on the other hand, people have become reliant on antibiotics. Some people have become allergic to antibiotics as a result. Superbugs have also made an appearance and are on the rise in number.. Both these species of bacteria are extremely resistant to antibiotics. According to the most recent estimates, 33,000 people per year die from an infection as a result of antibiotic resistance. Resistance strains are exacerbated by misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Implementing technologies now will help minimize the growing issue.
