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WHO factsheet on antimicrobial resistance

Publication date: January 2002

Source: WHO

26 March 2008 | EN

The factsheet outlines the problem of antibiotic resistance detailing the causes, consequences and factors that encourage the spread of resistance. It is ideal for people wanting a snapshot of the problem from WHO's perspective, although for more detailed information see the WHO global strategy for containment of antimicrobial resistance.

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Acknowledgement

This gateway has been produced with the support of ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance