APUA
Affiliated Chapters
 Headquarters  Chapters
Antibiotic
resistance: a global issue
Because
of cross-continental travel of both humans and goods, antibiotic
resistant bacteria are spread from one country to another. We
see global infrastructure and initiatives as imperative to curbing
antibiotic resistance throughout the world. Headquartered in Boston,
APUA encompasses a network of affiliated chapters in 31 countries
throughout the world. This global network supports country-based
activities to control and monitor antibiotic resistance tailored
to local needs and customs. APUA facilitates the exchange of objective,
up-to-date scientific and clinical information among scientists,
health care providers, consumers and policy makers worldwide.
The APUA chapters provide a multi-disciplinary approach to containing
antibiotic resistance by involving expertise in infectious disease
medicine, microbiology, pathology, clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutical
industry and consumers.
APUA chapters
serve these vital functions:
- Raising
awareness about the problem of resistance within a country and
about the dangers of incorrect antibiotic usage and faulty prescriptions;
- Communicating
information on proper antibiotic usage;
- Fostering
related research and educational projects;
- Providing
a multidisciplinary approach to interventions; fostering scientifically
sound solutions;
- Affording
a local platform for input and feedback into global planning
efforts;
- Providing
international networking opportunities to enhance their knowledge
and effectiveness at the country level.
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