Combat Antibiotic Resistance. A MUST read for everybody!

Here are four strategies implemented to battle antibiotic resistance: Prevent infections from developing Gather data on antibiotic-resistant infections Promote antibiotic stewardship Develop new antibiotics If infections can be prevented, the need for antibiotics decreases, which slows the pace of antibiotic resistance. The CDC is tracking the prescribing methods of health care professionals and is working to improve these protocols to reduce the use of antibiotics.6 To accomplish the second strategy, the CDC is gathering data on antibiotic-resistant infections, including the causes of these infections and the predominant risk factors. Armed with this information, experts can develop specific strategies to prevent antibiotic-resistant infections and resistant bacteria from spreading. http://www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/2015/01_january/Features/Combat_Antibiotic_Resistance.aspx