10 Questions
Which country experienced a rise in S. aureus resistance to ampicillin from 69% in 2004 to 92% in 2019?
Syria
Which of the following is NOT a factor that exacerbates the problem of antimicrobial resistance in Syria?
High population density
What is one of the most worrying threats to public health today?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
In 2019, how many deaths in Syrian Arab Republic were attributable to or associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
8,100
What is a consequence of the death or departure of health workers in Syria?
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics
Which of the following is a key finding from studies conducted in Aleppo and Damascus regarding access to antibiotics in Syria?
Over 85% of antibiotics were sold over the counter
What percentage of responders in the Kalamoon region of Syria had used antimicrobials in the preceding 4 weeks?
85%
What percentage of the antimicrobial courses used by citizens in the Kalamoon region of Syria were prescribed by a healthcare professional?
85%
What is a common practice among hospital physicians in Syria regarding antibiotic prescribing?
Over-prescribing antibiotics
What type of antibiotics are commonly used by hospital physicians in Syria to rapidly suppress infections?
New generation wide spectrum antibiotics
Test your knowledge on stopping the spread of antibiotic resistance. Learn about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how it affects public health. Find out what measures can be taken to combat this growing threat.
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