Infographic - How antibiotic resistance can spread
This is an infographic that shows how antibiotic resistance can spread through people, animals and the environment
Bacteria, including resistant bacteria, can spread in a number of ways.
Between people
Bacteria can spread between people through:
- direct contact (touching)
- coughing and sneezing
- exposure to bodily fluids (such as close personal contact).
Contaminated surfaces
Bacteria can live on surfaces for long periods of time. You can pick up bacteria when you touch everyday objects.
Contaminated food
You can be exposed to bacteria when you handle, prepare or eat food that is contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Animals
Bacteria can pass between animals and humans through direct contact.
What you can do
Find out what the general public can do to help stop AMR spreading.
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