The WHO AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) antibiotic book
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 Book cover | |
| Genre | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Published | 2022 |
| Publisher | World Health Organization |
The WHO AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) antibiotic book (2022) is guidance by the World Health Organization on if, when and how to choose an antibiotic.[1] It covers common infections in both children and adults, in both primary care and hospital settings.[1] How to administer the antibiotic, doses, and duration are also included.[1] It also contains instruction on how to provide relief of symptoms without prescribing antibiotics.[1]
The book is an aid to the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, Essential Medicines for Children, and WHO AWaRe classification of antibiotics.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Zanichelli, Veronica; Sharland, Michael; Cappello, Bernadette; Moja, Lorenzo; Getahun, Haileyesus; Pessoa-Silva, Carmem; Sati, Hatim; van Weezenbeek, Catharina; Balkhy, Hanan; Simão, Mariângela; Gandra, Sumanth; Huttner, Benedikt (1 April 2023). "The WHO AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) antibiotic book and prevention of antimicrobial resistance". Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 101 (4): 290–296. doi:10.2471/BLT.22.288614. ISSN 0042-9686. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
External links
- The WHO AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) antibiotic book. 9 December 2022. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.