Study: Tens of Thousands Die Each Year in Germany because of Resistance to Antibiotics
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According to RKI, about 45,000 people died in Germany in 2019 in connection with antibiotic-resistant infections. 9,600 of them could have been saved with an active antibiotic. By E. Burkhart and D. Beck.[more]]>
Antibiotic infections remain a significant threat to health in Germany, contributing to tens of thousands of deaths each year, according to a study carried out by Robert Koch (RKI), Washington University and other research institutions, DPA reports.
According to Robert Koch Institute, antibiotic-resistant germs are one of the biggest health hazards. In 2019, more than 45,000 people died in Germany. The RKI demands more prevention.

The Robert Koch Institute calls it "one of the biggest challenges for the global health of this time". Antibiotic resistance is increasing worldwide - now there are figures for Germany.
According to the Robert Koch Institute, the most comprehensive estimates of the burden of antibiotic resistance in Germany before the Coronapandemie have been made.
Resistant bacteria are becoming a silent but serious threat to public health. According to new data published by Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in collaboration with international research teams, tens of thousands of people die every year from infections against which common antibiotics are no longer effective. The RKI believes that the bacteria's resistance is due to incorrect practices in the administration of antibiotics. They are admi…
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