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Congratulations, you’ve now reached the end of part 1. Well done!

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In part 1, you have:

  • Received an introduction to the course.
  • Explored antibiotics and resistance from a historical perspective.
  • Got an insight into the current situation and where we are heading.
  • Heard about real-life stories from people who were infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
  • Carried out a short quiz.
  • Carried out a small warm-up exercise where you considered global differences in surveillance of the burden of antibiotic resistance as well as reflected upon antibiotic resistance in the media.
  • Done an analytical assignment in which you reflected upon the usefulness of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance.

In part 2, you’ll learn more about:

  • Bacteria, antibiotics and resistance.
  • Challenges in clinical practice regarding antibiotic prescribing.
  • Antibiotic use in humans and animals.
  • How antibiotic resistance emerge and spread.
  • Infection prevention and control in the hospital setting.

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