Major loss of healthy life years due to long-term complaints after Lyme disease The Netherlands is the first country where the burden of disease due to Lyme disease has been determined.
Antibiotic resistance is stable, however, more resistant bacteria are expected Over recent years, antibiotic resistance to most agents has remained stable in the Netherlands, and the use of antibiotics has slightly decreased.
Human and veterinary health sectors join forces for responsible use of antibiotics. Bacteria that are resistant to almost all antibiotics continue to spread across Europe. This was revealed by new figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
In The Spotlight: Young Researchers RIVM 'Young Researchers' present their PhD research in 4 short films which were made especially to highlight and explain their scientific research.