Did you know choosing the right catheter can prevent antimicrobial resistance?

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Publié: 11-08-2022
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Did you know choosing the right catheter can prevent antimicrobial resistance?

According to WHO the problem of antimicrobial resistance is so serious that it threatens our modern healthcare system.1 By 2050 it may cause 10 million deaths2 or more if we lose our ability to use effective antibiotics.

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