Antibiotic Use and Mis-use

Lesson 1

Antibiotic resistance arises not only in humans, but in animals as well.

 
 

The One Health PErspective

Antibiotic resistance needs to be considered from a global perspective including resistance in the environment and in animals as well as in people.

 

USe of Antibiotics in Animals

Animals get infections as well as people. The use and misuse of antibiotics in animals, including livestock, are described in this video.

 

Transmission of Resistance between animals and Humans

Is there a risk of transmission of antibiotic resistance between animals and people?

 
 

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