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. 2015 Jun 15;60(12):1837-41.
doi: 10.1093/cid/civ196. Epub 2015 Apr 5.

The world alliance against antibiotic resistance: consensus for a declaration

Jean Carlet  1
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The world alliance against antibiotic resistance: consensus for a declaration

Jean Carlet. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is increasing worldwide and has become a very important threat to public health. The overconsumption of antibiotics is the most important cause of this problem. We created a World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance (WAAAR), which now includes 720 people from 55 different countries and is supported by 145 medical societies or various groups. In June 2014, WAAAR launched a declaration against antibiotic resistance. This article describes the process and the content of this declaration.

Keywords: antibiotic consumption; antibiotic resistance; antibiotic stewardship; declaration.

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