Antibiotics
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections. They are used in healthcare for both humans and animals. ZonMw funds research on the responsible use of antibiotics, improving their use and combating antibiotic resistance in various healthcare settings.
Antibiotics and other antimicrobials
Antibiotics are one of the available antimicrobial agents. There are various types of antibiotics, each effective against different types of bacteria. Such microbes can develop resistance against antimicrobials, for instance when bacteria become insensitive to an antibiotic. Read more about antimicrobials and resistance (AMR) on the Antimicrobials page.
Funded projects on antibiotics
ZonMw funds research on antibiotics in various settings, amongst others on the use of antibiotics and how their use can be improved. The projects below are categorised by setting and topic.
