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England Sees 400 Antibiotic-Resistant Infections a Week Despite Reduced Use

England Sees 400 Antibiotic-Resistant Infections a Week Despite Reduced Use

New data show antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections in England have risen nearly 17% since 2019, averaging around 400 cases a week. The trend underscores the challenge of tackling antimicrobial resistance even as overall antibiotic consumption falls.

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Antibiotic-resistant infections hit 400 a week in England despite falling drug use

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