Antibiotics and resistance, clearly explained

Antibiotics save lives, but they do not work against viruses and their unnecessary use helps resistant bacteria spread.

Start with the essentials

• What antibiotics can and cannot treat
• What antibiotic resistance really means
• Why a clinician may decide not to prescribe an antibiotic
• How diagnostics can support the right treatment
• How patients and communities can help

This website provides general education and does not replace personal medical advice. Contact a qualified healthcare professional about individual symptoms or treatment.