Antibiotic Use & Resistance | A.R. Patient Safety Portal

Antibiotic Use & Resistance | A.R. Patient Safety Portal

Each year, more than 2.8 antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States, and more than 35,000 people die as a result. These data reflect inpatient antibiotic resistance, where “inpatient” refers to an individual receiving care within a hospital. The antibiotic resistance types that are featured on this page are often a result of extensive antibiotic use in hospitals.

Gram-Positive

Gram-Negative