WHO survey reveals extent of public misconceptions on AMR

16 November 2015

Nearly two-thirds of people believe antibiotics can be used to treat viruses such as colds and flu with another third thinking they do not have to complete the prescribed course of treatment, a survey has revealed.

The multi-country study, carried out by the World Health Organization, reveals that people are confused about antibiotic resistance and are not sure how to tackle the problem.

More than 10,000 people across 12 countries were asked 14 questions on the use of antibiotics, knowledge of antibiotics and of antibiotic resistance.

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