Antimicrobial Resistance Week

The week from November 18 to 24, 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation declared Antimicrobial Resistance Week (in honor of the World Week of Proper Use of Antimicrobial Drugs).  The resistance or resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is a serious and complex problem affecting every person. Antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs, when taken without control, become less effective against infections.

               How can antibiotic resistance be prevented:

• give up self-medication;

• Carefully follow the antimicrobial treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor;

• do not replace the drug with another one without consulting a specialist;

• do not take antibiotics "for prevention".

To prevent infection, wash your hands regularly, observe hygiene during cooking, avoid close contact with patients, and get vaccinated against serious diseases. Remember that only a doctor should prescribe antibacterial drugs. Irrational administration and use of antimicrobial drugs leads to bacterial resistance and, if a disease occurs, the antibiotic that was prescribed irrationally may not have a therapeutic effect. Take care of yourself and be healthy!