Sharp rise in antibiotic-resistant pathogens in India

In India, the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is increasing sharply. This was reported by Sebastian Manns, correspondent for ARD radio in New Delhi, and by Indian media on June 5, 2019.

A study by the Indian health authorities found that two thirds of the people tested had bacteria in their bodies that no longer respond to antibiotic treatment.

In Germany, studies put the figure at around 10% of the population. In Europe, there are said to be around 33,000 deaths each year due to antibiotic resistance.

Heavy use in livestock farming

However, the proportion is significantly higher among people who work in agriculture—especially in livestock farming—at around 21%.
This is because antibiotics are often used in livestock farming to prevent outbreaks of epidemics.

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