WHO report finds widespread antibiotic resistance in common infections

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One in six common bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 showed resistance to antibiotics, according to a WHO report. The World Health Organization's Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 highlights rising resistance to essential antibiotics, with over 40% of monitored antibiotics showing increased resistance between 2018 and 2023. The report covers 22 antibiotics and 8 common bacterial pathogens, noting that drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria pose a significant threat, particularly in regions with weaker health systems.


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