Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Antibiotics do not treat viruses such as COVID-19, but they are absolutely essential for treating bacterial infections. Patients with COVID-19, are very susceptible to secondary bacterial infections which can only be treated with antibiotics. People on ventilators are particularly susceptible. Sadly it is these secondary bacterial infections that are a significant cause of death.
We are writing regular blog pieces to inform people about COVID-19 and why it is essential that new antibiotic treatments are developed. See our blog on COVID-19, bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance.
Please support us in these very difficult times. The views expressed in our blogs are personal views and may not be the official view of Antibiotic Research UK.
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