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Worldwide consumption of antibiotics has risen by 65% over fifteen years

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Le 12:30
28 March 2018

Didier Pittet

HUG

Médecine, UNIGE

World consumption of antibiotics rose by 65% between 2000 and 2015, according to an American study. This is an alarming progression for global health, as it promotes antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

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