title: Cutting levels of antimicrobial resistance.
abstract: The incidence of antimicrobial resistance is increasing and represents a serious threat not only to patients who have infections that do not respond to antimicrobial drugs but also to global healthcare systems. European Antibiotics Awareness Day aims to ensure health professionals and the public understand the importance of ensuring antibiotics are used correctly to minimise the spread of resistance. This article discusses the nursing role in preventing antimicrobial resistance.
authors.affiliation: World Health Organization.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Storr
authors.forename: Rose
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gallagher
mesh_terms: D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D014943:Global Health; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017053:Infection Control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom