World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign that is celebrated annually to improve awareness and understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance.
Antimicrobial products kill or slow the spread of microorganisms. Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, protozoans, and fungi such as mold and mildew. There are two general categories for antimicrobial pesticides: those that address microbes in public health settings, and those that do not. “Public health products” are designed to handle infectious microbes. Sanitizers are the weakest public-health antimicrobials. They reduce bacteria on surfaces. Disinfectants kill or prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. Some disinfectants target specific viruses. Disinfectants are the preferred public-health antimicrobial for common surfaces in medical settings.