Abstract
Antibiotic resistance is a considerable and growing health threat in Europe and the rest of the world. Even though antibiotic resistance is inevitably coupled to the use of antibiotics and the problem may be partly irreversible, proper action can and should be taken to contain antibiotic resistance. We urge the European Union, scientists, healthcare workers, patients and their advocates, politicians, and educators to consider, contribute to, and become advocates of the implementation of a plan of action. Once we all contribute, we can become optimistic about controlling antibiotic resistance.
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