Fam Pract. 2011 Oct;28(5):471-3. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmr075.
The increasing resistance of microorganisms to a range of antibiotics is of growing concern to healthcare professionals world wide. A correlation between antibiotic resistance and high prescribing rates has long been established. However, despite numerous awareness campaigns, antibiotic prescribing rates are still high and increasing in many countries including the UK. The European Antibiotic Awareness Day on 18 November 2011 provides a platform to remind prescribers and the general public about the dangers of antibiotic overuse. The key message is to encourage prudent antibiotic prescribing so that antibiotics remain a safe and effective resource for the future.
微生物对多种抗生素的耐药性日益引起全球医疗保健专业人员的关注。抗生素耐药性与高处方率之间的相关性早已确立。然而，尽管开展了众多宣传活动，但包括英国在内的许多国家的抗生素处方率仍然很高且呈上升趋势。2011 年 11 月 18 日的欧洲抗生素认识日为提醒处方者和公众注意抗生素滥用的危险提供了一个平台。主要信息是鼓励谨慎使用抗生素，以使抗生素成为未来安全有效的资源。
