World alliance against antibiotic resistance: The WAAAR declaration against antibiotic resistance

on behalf of the members of the WAAAR

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Abstract

We must change how antibiotics are used and adopt proactive strategies, similar to those used to save endangered species. Preservation of the efficacy of antibiotics and to stabilization of antibiotic-susceptible bacterial ecosystems should be global goals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)34-39
Number of pages6
JournalMedicina Intensiva
Volume39
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

Funding

WAAAR is a group of 700 individuals from 55 different countries representing all the key stakeholders (physicians, veterinarians, microbiologists, surgeons, pharmacists, nurses, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, environmentalists, patient advocacy groups). The Alliance receives support from more than 140 learned societies or professional groups throughout the world. WAAAR is a nonprofit organization open to professionals and consumers worldwide. WAAAR receives no funding from the pharmaceutical industry.

Keywords

  • Antibiotic resistance
  • WAAAR

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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