title: [International surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Europe: now we also need to monitor antibiotic use].
abstract: With travel and trade within the European Union (EU) increasing over the years, the risk of dissemination of (resistant) pathogens grows. Many studies have shown that there is a growing problem with antimicrobial resistance. For example, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was initially largely a problem of hospitals, but it is now increasingly reported as a community acquired infection. Certain strains have been shown to spread between European countries. Antimicrobial resistance may result in prolonged hospital stay, higher costs, and higher morbidity or even mortality.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Bronzwaer
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Buchholz
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Kool
mesh_terms: D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology