The WHO report says that human antibiotics should not be used as growth promoters for animals. Europe already has banned several such drugs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has debated stricter rules here for several years, but hasn't tightened animal drug restrictions. WHO says that the prudent use of antimicrobial drugs will help solve the problem. WHO also recommends increased funding to help poor countries pay for antibiotics, and education for poor and rich nations alike to avoid misuse.
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