Résistance aux antibiotiques

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance renders one or more antibiotics ineffective against a bacterial infection. This phenomenon can make it difficult, or even impossible, to treat certain infections.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

  • Issuing alerts in response to any unusual or concerning situation

  • Enabling the adaptation of preventive measures

  • Informing the general public

Specific studies

Santé publique France has conducted or collaborated on several French and European studies that supplement routine surveillance efforts to estimate the impact of antibiotic resistance (including estimates of the number of cases, the number of deaths, and incidence in primary care, among other metrics).