AURA 2019 Third Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health
Publication date:
9 May 2019
Last updated:
Publication type:
Report
Description:
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) was funded by the Department of Health to establish and coordinate a national surveillance system for Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA).
The Commission released AURA 2019 - Third Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health in May 2019. The report provides a comprehensive picture of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use and the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing in Australia, in hospitals, aged care, general practice and the community.
External link:
AURA 2019 Third Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/antimicrobial-resistance/antimicrobial-use-and-resistance-australia-surveillance-system-aura/aura-2019