A new report has found that bacteria causing gonorrhoea, meningitis and other health issues is becoming increasingly resistant common antibiotics in Australia.
The report into antimicrobial use and resistance trends showed antimicrobial resistance, increased by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, showed little sign of decreasing and is posing a risk to patient safety.
While overall use of antibiotics in the community decreased for the first time in 20 years between 2015 and 2017, the report suggested there has been a rise in prescriptions in hospitals and significant inappropriate use in aged care homes.