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What is the theme of the campaign undertaken during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021?
AOverusing antimicrobials
BInfection control
CAntimicrobials: Handle with care
DSpread awareness, stop resistance
Correct answer
D. Spread awareness, stop resistance
Explanation
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated from 18-24 November every year. The 2021 theme, Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance, called on One Health stakeholders, policymakers, health care providers, and the general public to be Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness champions.