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COPD patients often get multiple courses of antibiotics that may be inappropriate.

Patients incorrectly labeled as allergic to penicillin are more likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics, a practice that promotes resistance.

Public info campaigns may at times increase demand for antibiotics, study finds.

Researchers say the findings bolster the case for antibiotic stewardship.

The cases indicate a need for action to preserve the last remaining effective treatment.

Researchers described tactics and tools for use in conflict and humanitarian zones and showed threats from cominated blood bank supplies.

The partnership will fund innovative solutions to reduce antimicrobial use.

The isolate shows high-level resistance to azithromycin and resistance to ceftriaxone.

A separate paper details ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhea cases in Australia.

The paper reflects current, evolving data, an expert says.