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In countries like India, where #antibiotics can be bought easily without a prescription, the emergence & spread of <a href='#' class = 'hashtags'>#AntibioticResistance</a> has become severe. They often over-prescribed by medical practitioners & over-used by the people.
Here’s what medical practitioners can do to control antibiotic resistance.
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When it comes to antibiotics - think twice, seek advice! Proper use of antibiotics is key to stop drug resistance before it’s too late. This is what you can do to tackle antibiotic resistance
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India is facing a serious burden of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with 7.5% of Indian children living with SAM. Almost 50% of all under-5 deaths in India can be attributed to malnutrition.
MSF doctor C Shandilya explains how this killer disease affects a child’s body.
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Antibiotic resistance is a serious and growing phenomena in contemporary medicine. It occurs everywhere in the world, in both rich & poor countries. It can affect anyone, of any age.

As we discuss this growing challenge, here's how antibiotic resistance spreads.
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Do you know that misuse of antibiotics 💊💊 can put us all at risk?

This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week and a great time to discuss why is #antibioticresistance one of the biggest threats to global health and what we can do to tackle this threat.
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Being a paediatrician with MSF is demanding and very rewarding. From managing Intensive Therapeutic Feeding Centres during a nutrition crisis to caring for children struck by cerebral malaria, our paediatricians provide lifesaving care every day in our projects.

Want to join our team? Click on the link in bio to know more 👉 <a href="https://bit.ly/2JQTd8u" target="_blank" class = "link" >https://bit.ly/2JQTd8u</a>
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Our Indian field workers are working in the field to bring medical aid to people excluded from healthcare services. This festive season, make them feel at home. Send them wishes and write your messages in the comments section below.

In this photo: Maxillofacial surgeon James Jesudasan, who is working in Nigeria where MSF teams battle Noma.
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These are not just numbers. These figures are an indication of the high level of violence that has persisted throughout the past year in the Kasai region.

Of the 2,600 people treated by MSF since May 2017, 32 were men, some of whom reported having been forced under armed threat to rape members of their own community. Another 162 were children under the age of 15, including 22 under the age of five.
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Vadivel Vasantha, an infection control specialist from Chennai, recently returned from Bangladesh where MSF teams provide essential medical care to Rohingya refugees and local populations.
As an IPC Specialist, she was responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities in order to strive for patient safety, caretakers and staff and to enhance the quality of care. Welcome back Vasantha!
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The rise of#AntibioticResistance is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability & death. It can be controlled. Learn how you can tackle antibiotic resistance and share with your family and friends. https://bit.ly/2zQE56m #WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek

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"Let's remember, we live in a world where antibiotic resistance can spread globally fast. The judicious use of#antibiotics is necessary." MSF Qualitative Research Manager Mohit Nair and The Hindu explain how we can deal with a new menace -#antibioticresistance #antibioticawarenessweek #WAAW2018

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LIVE: Join us in conversation with Mohit Nair, Qualitative Research Manager and Dr Karishma Krishna Kurup, MSF as they explain why is#antibioticresistance one of this century's biggest threat to public health. Write your questions in the comments section below.

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What are antibiotics? What is#AntibioticResistance and why is it emerging as one of this century's major public health challenges? Join us for a#FacebookLive with Mohit Nair , Qualitative Research Manager and Dr Karishma Krishna Kurup, Assistant Medical Coordinator, MSF as they will answer all your queries related to#antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

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#AntibioticResistance poses a big threat to global health. But how can we control it? Join us tomorrow for our#FacebookLive as we will answer all your queries related to#antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

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In countries like India, where#antibiotics can be bought easily without a prescription, the emergence & spread of#AntibioticResistance has become severe. They often over-prescribed by medical practitioners & over-used by the people. Here’s what medical practitioners can do to control antibiotic resistance. Know more: https://bit.ly/2zQE56m #WAAW2018 #WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek #MSF

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When it comes to antibiotics - think twice, seek advice! Proper use of antibiotics is key to stop drug resistance before it’s too late. This is what you can do to tackle antibiotic resistance #WAW2018 #WorldAntibioticsAwarenessWeek #Antibiotics #antibioticresistance

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#WAAW2018: Your friend is not feeling well 🤮🤒. She has a cold and high fever. What do you recommend? #antibiotics #AntibioticsAwarenessWeek

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India is facing a serious burden of#SevereAcuteMalnutrition(SAM) with 7.5% of Indian children living with SAM. Almost 50% of all under-5 deaths in India can be attributed to#malnutrition. MSF doctor C Shandilya explains how this killer disease affects a child’s body. #ChildrensDay #MSF #ChildHealth

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#WAAW2018 :#Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections. But they are often used by the people for treating viral infections. Remember: Antibiotics DO NOT treat viral infections, like colds and flu. #WorldAntibioticsAwarenessWeek ##AntibioticResistance

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The rise of #AntibioticResistance is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability & death. It can be controlled. Learn how you can tackle antibiotic resistance & share with your family and friends. https://t.co/dlGVH9iQu2 https://t.co/g5sT1lRZgC
- Nov 17th 2018

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RT @MSF: Emergency, maternity and paediatric services are notably absent in Sinuni town, #Iraq. We have started activities in the area to…
- Nov 17th 2018

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RT @MSF_USA: In response to the worst Ebola outbreak ever recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), we're stepping up efforts to cont…
- Nov 17th 2018

Doctors w/o Borders
"Let's remember, we live in a world where antibiotic resistance can spread globally fast. Judicious use of #antibiotics is necessary." @MSF Qualitative Research Manager @mohitnair91 & @the_hindu explain how we can deal with this new menace. https://t.co/v4kaufxX8L #WAAW2018
- Nov 17th 2018

MSF International
RT @MSF_access: This is incredible news! For decades, doctors and patients in Africa have dreamed of better medicines to treat this cruel a…
- Nov 17th 2018

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"Correct dose, correct infection, & right dosage." Thank you for joining us for an insightful #FacebookLive with @Asonrexa, @mohitnair91, Dr Karishma Krishna Kurup on #antibiotics and #AntibioticResistance. Missed the session? You can still watch it here. https://t.co/mgIzzrvooZ https://t.co/ivGiCYeGEY
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
RT @mohitnair91: When we discuss #antibioticresistance, it is crucial to remember indirect causes that drive prescription practices such as…
- Nov 16th 2018

Mohit Nair
#WAAW2018 LIVE: "A doctor spends a maximum of two minutes per patient. Accurate diagnosis becomes difficult because of this." - @mohitnair91 https://t.co/mgIzzrvooZ @MSF https://t.co/fiIANxNV9z
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
LIVE: "Viral infections- dengue, hepatitis C, should not be treated by antibiotics. If you are prescribed antibiotics, ask why you need them. Do ask questions to your doctor but at the same times trust them."- Dr Karishma Krishna, @MSF https://t.co/GJpWEOq30G https://t.co/qYz4m3DU5v
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
"We have studies that have looked into organisms that are #antibioticresistance among animals. We have a comprehensive review on the same. This will have an impact on ABR in humans."- Dr Karishma Krishna Kurup, @MSF https://t.co/FgTbfLjO0T
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
LIVE: "People don't realize the side-effects. For example, people take #antibiotics for diarrhoea without realizing that there are some antibiotics that cause diarrhoea,"- @mohitnair91 https://t.co/KSQqwFDRRB https://t.co/87hQqM4c0s
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
LIVE: "There are studies in India, where there is a difference between private and public setups. There are more cases where private sector prescribes more antibiotics"- Dr Karishma Krishna Kurup, @MSF https://t.co/KSQqwFDRRB https://t.co/zGfVzdU91Q
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
"Lack of implementation of policies to curb antibiotic resistance. India already has a national action plan on ABR but we still lack implimentation.' - @Mohit @mohitnair91 https://t.co/KSQqwFDRRB https://t.co/dz9kjJRLig
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
LIVE: Join us in conversation with @mohitnair91 , Qualitative Research Manager, @MSF as he explains why is #antibioticresistance one of this century's biggest threat to public health. Write your questions in the comments section. https://t.co/KSQqwFDRRB #WAAW2018 https://t.co/REBnehg3UC
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
Join us for a #FacebookLive with @mohitnair91 , Qualitative Research Manager and Dr Karishma Krishna Kurup, Assistant Medical Coordinator, @MSF as they will answer all your queries related to #antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. https://t.co/KSQqwFDRRB https://t.co/zNS0C8eWq3
- Nov 16th 2018

MSF INDIA
RT @Shaillytweeting: If you have questions on antibiotics resistance, join @MSF_Ind FBlive tomorrow where our medical team will be there ht…
- Nov 16th 2018

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#AntibioticResistance poses a big threat to global health. But how can we control it? Join us tomorrow for a #FacebookLive as our team will answer all your queries related to #antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. @MSF @MSF_access https://t.co/TySKoctl1l
- Nov 15th 2018

MSF INDIA
#WAAW2018: You might think that you can be your own doctor. #Antibiotics should only be taken when they're really needed, when advised by a qualified health professional, for the right duration and in the right dose. Know more about #AntibioticResistance 👉https://t.co/dlGVH91f5s https://t.co/B6E5a9GSHl
- Nov 15th 2018

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RT @MSF_HIV: South Africa has become the first country to implement pharmacy dispensing units (PDU) to distribute #ARVs to #HIV+patients. T…
- Nov 15th 2018

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#WAAW2018 : In countries like #India, where #antibiotics can be bought easily without a prescription, the emergence & spread of #AntibioticResistance has become severe. They often over-prescribed by medical practitioners & over-used by the people. #AntibioticAwarenessWeek @MSF https://t.co/y99twyrIno
- Nov 15th 2018

MSF INDIA