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    Assessing the influence of electronic media on student perceptions towards antibiotic resistance
    (University of the Western Cape, 2022) Munyayi, Prudence Vimbai; Bheekie, Angeni
    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the reduced number of new antibiotic discoveries impose a major threat to the quality of human life and effective treatment options. Antibiotic resistant infections require prolonged hospital stays and treatment periods, that depend on more expensive regimens. The lack of knowledge and negative attitude among the public about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance has led to inappropriate antibiotic use.