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Natalie Schellack

@NSchellack

Committed to Clinical Pharmacy and Paediatrics in South Africa. Avid Mountain Biker.

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calendar_today20-02-2015 12:11:48

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T4: Everyone provides a unique vantage point but I do believe that do not play a big enough role in this study only 3% of the social media posts were from , more than 85 % of the information provided were from unidentified personnel

T4: Everyone provides a unique vantage point but I do believe that #healthcareworkers do not play a big enough role in this study only 3% of the social media posts were from #HCWs, more than 85 % of the information provided were from unidentified personnel #theAMRnarrative
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Maia (@angeliquedeberg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Patients sharing their stories can make the AMR issue real, relatable, prompting others to take it seriously. πŸ—£οΈβ€οΈ

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Maia (@angeliquedeberg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Policy makers and advocates can push for better antibiotic stewardship, influencing change at higher levels. πŸ›οΈπŸ’‘

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Catherine Bertrand-Ferrandis(@cathy_bf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

T3 True, and it also impacted the sector and the work of veterinarians with the shortage in stocks, and with consequences on animal health and

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The AMR Narrative T3: I think the most important myth is that antibiotics are an effective treatment for cold and flu symptoms. This belief fuels so much inappropriate antibiotic use, and doctors say they often feel powerless to counter this belief.

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Miroslav Sirota(@miroslavsirota) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Many misconceptions about antibiotics, such as their effectiveness against all infections, stem from learning in 'wicked' environments (with insufficient or absent feedback). For example, one might be cured of a cold with or without antibiotics.

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Vanessa Carter πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦(@_FaceSA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

T3: Myth: Antibiotics can treat viral infections

Truth: Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, such as the common cold or flu. Misusing them for viral illnesses contributes to antibiotic resistance

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Vanessa Carter πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦(@_FaceSA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

T2: Focusing on the AMR infodemic is crucial for patients and the public because misinformation about antimicrobial resistance can lead to improper use of antibiotics, e.g. for colds and flu, exacerbating the global health threat

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T3: Schellack N, Strydom M, et al Social Media and COVID-19-Perceptions and Public Deceptions of Ivermectin, Colchicine and Hydroxychloroquine: Lessons for Future Pandemics. Antibiotics (Basel). 2022 Mar 25;11(4):445. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35453198/

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T3: Misinformation was especially rife on during COVID-19 and in this study there is a direct connection between influential politicians, or spokes persons and the consumption of the medicine. There is an important role for

T3: Misinformation was especially rife on #Ivermectin during COVID-19 and in this study there is a direct connection between influential politicians, or spokes persons and the consumption of the medicine. There is an important role for #healthcareprofessionals #theAMRnarrative
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Prashant Natarajan(@natarpr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CIDRAP-ASP T2: Leverage to deal with the flood of misinformation - use patient-facing applications and workflows proactively - personalize with Next Best Actions - make science less intimidating with - large language models. Educate. Illuminate. Empower w AI.

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T2: In our work with AI during COVID, we noticed that infodemic clusters are network-driven, topical, and persistent. Unscientific myths & misinformation develop a life of their own beyond the immediate present.

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Vanessa Carter πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦(@_FaceSA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

T2: Accurate information empowers people and patients with an understanding of the risks associated with and potentially helps them to prevent it or recognise when they suspect they have a resistant infection.

Access to accurate information can save lives…

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T2: Focusing on the infodemic is important as false information undermines the effective treatment of infections with current antibiotics. Also it affects the potential for patients to use correctly.

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Prashant Natarajan(@natarpr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Miroslav Sirota CIDRAP-ASP T1 IMHO, infodemic networks are always present. They often have economic interests so are looking for the next topic to poison with false data/narratives. It’s shocking how few influencers control infodemic narratives

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