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Antibiotic Development

The number of antibiotics being developed has steadily been decreasing since the 1980s.

Antibiotic Development is Dwindling
Target Audience: General public

This graphic shows how the number of antibiotics being developed has steadily been decreasing since the 1980s.

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Antibiotic Prescribing

 

Seven Ways Dentists Can Act Against Antibiotic Resistance

Seven Ways Dentists Can Act Against Antibiotic Resistance
Target Audience: Dental providers

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Seven Ways Dentists can Act against Antibiotic Resistance

Dental providers are uniquely positioned to play a role in preventing the spread of antibiotic resistance. Here are seven simple “how tos” for safe, appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use when treating dental infections.

  1. MAKE an accurate diagnosis
  2. When prescribing an antibiotic, CHOOSE the right drug for the right dose and duration.
  3. USE narrow-spectrum antibiotics for simple infections and preserve broad-spectrum drugs for more complex infections.
  4. AVOID prescribing antibiotics for viral infections.
  5. For empiric treatment, REVISE treatment regimen based on patient progress and/or test results.
  6. KNOW the side effects and drug interactions of an antibiotic before prescribing.
  7. TEACH your patients about appropriate antibiotic use and emphasize the importance of taking antibiotics exactly as directed.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

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In U.S. doctor’s offices and emergency departments, at least 30 percent of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. 70 percent of antibiotic prescriptions are necessary, but room is needed to improve the drug selection, dose and duration

Improve Antibiotic Use to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
Target Audience: General public and healthcare professionals

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This image depicts community antibiotic prescribing rates by state between 2013 and 2014.

Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Map
Target Audience: General public

This map of the United States shows the states that had the highest and lowest antibiotic prescribing rates in 2013–14.

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This graphic shows how the number of doctor visits that resulted in an antibiotic prescription decreased between 1995 and 2006 for the following types of infections: ear infections, colds, bronchitis, sore throats, and sinusitis.

A Decade's Difference: Doctor Visits Resulting in Antibiotic Prescription
Target Audience: General public

This graphic shows how the number of doctor visits that resulted in an antibiotic prescription decreased between 1995 and 2006 for the following types of infections: ear infections, colds, bronchitis, sore throats, and sinusitis.

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This graphic shows how antibiotic prescribing decreased between 1993 and 2008 for children under the age of 15 diagnosed with acute respiratory infections, yet more than half of all antibiotics prescribed in 2007–08 were still for these infections that do not require antibiotic treatment.

Antibiotics Prescribed for Acute Respiratory Infections in Kids Younger than 15 Years of Age
Target Audience: General public

This graphic shows how antibiotic prescribing decreased between 1993 and 2008 for children under the age of 15 diagnosed with acute respiratory infections, yet more than half of all antibiotics prescribed in 2007–08 were still for these infections that do not require antibiotic treatment.

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This infographic explains three ways healthcare professionals can improve antibiotic prescribing: staying up to date on clinical guidelines, communicating with patients regarding expectations, and counseling patients about antibiotic resistance.

Improving Antibiotic Prescribing
Target Audience: Healthcare professionals

This infographic explains three ways healthcare professionals can improve antibiotic prescribing: staying up to date on clinical guidelines, communicating with patients regarding expectations, and counseling patients about antibiotic resistance.

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This infographic outlines three reasons antibiotic prescribing guidelines are not followed: belief that non-recommended antibiotics are a better option, concern for patient satisfaction, and fear of infection complications.

Reasons Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines Are Not Followed
Target Audience: General public and healthcare professionals

This infographic outlines three reasons antibiotic prescribing guidelines are not followed: belief that non-recommended antibiotics are a better option, concern for patient satisfaction, and fear of infection complications.

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Antibiotic Resistance

This graphic shows the step-by-step process of how antibiotic resistant bacteria develop.

How Antibiotic Resistance Happens
Target Audience: General public

This graphic shows the step-by-step process of how antibiotic resistant bacteria develop.

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This image shows the estimated number of illnesses and deaths caused annually by antibiotic resistance.

Annual Burden of Antibiotic Resistance in the United States
Target Audience: General public

This image shows the estimated number of illnesses and deaths caused annually by antibiotic resistance.

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Antibiotic Use

Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections.

Common Conditions — What’s Got You Sick?
Target Audience: General public

Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Learn when antibiotics are and aren’t needed.

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This infographic explains the types of inappropriate antibiotic use. The graphic shows an example of unnecessary use or overuse and an example of misuse or incorrect prescription.

Understanding Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
Target Audience: General public

This infographic explains the types of inappropriate antibiotic use. The graphic shows an example of unnecessary use or overuse and an example of misuse or incorrect prescription.

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This infographic reviews six facts about antibiotic use: antibiotics are life-saving, antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not all ear infections and sore throats require antibiotics, green colored mucus is not a sign of a bacterial infection and that taking antibiotics does have risks.

6 Smart Facts About Antibiotic Use
Target Audience: General public

This infographic reviews six facts about antibiotic use: antibiotics are life-saving, antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not all ear infections and sore throats require antibiotics, green colored mucus is not a sign of a bacterial infection and that taking antibiotics does have risks.

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This image shows how the United States compares to Europe and many European countries when it comes to outpatient antibiotic use. The defined daily dose per 1,000 habitants was 19.9 in Europe and 24.9 in the U.S. in 2004.

Outpatient Antibiotic Use: U.S.A. Compared to Europe
Target Audience: General public

This image shows how the United States compares to Europe and many European countries when it comes to outpatient antibiotic use.

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