NOVAsaúde Chronic Disease and Infection organizes on December 3rd, at the Rectorate of NOVA, the 1st International Conference NOVAsaúde Chronic Disease and Infection with the theme "Resistence to antibiotics: from prevention to the control of infection in One Single Health".
Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide growing health problem due to the high number of deaths that it causes annually, especially in hospital settings. In this conference, national and international researchers will discuss the importance of this theme and the mechanisms of prevention and control of infectious diseases. A renowned specialist in Antibiotic Resistance in Animal Health, Professor Christina Greko of the National Veterinary Institute of Sweden, will also address the problem of overuse of antibiotics in animal production as a source of transmission of antibiotic resistance to humans.
Entrance in this conference is free but subject to registration here until November 25.
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