Antibiotic resistance continues to pose a global health threat

According to World Health Organization data, millions of deaths have occurred associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance, while experts warned against the unnecessary use of antibiotics in upper respiratory tract infections.

According to World Health Organization data, an estimated 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2021, while 1.14 million deaths were directly attributed to resistance. At the 7th Functional Medicine Congress, held this year with the theme "Beyond Functional Medicine: 7P Medicine", personalized assessments and correct treatment options in disease management were discussed.

Otolaryngology Specialist Dr. Esin Özlem Atmış stated that a significant portion of upper respiratory tract infections are of viral origin and emphasized that unnecessary antibiotic use can increase the development of resistance in bacteria. Meanwhile, Resul Yeşilyurt, founder of Anatolia Biotech, pointed out the importance of investments in products fighting antibiotic resistance.