Global Warnings on Rising Antibiotic Resistance: Who’s Leading the Charge?

Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve to withstand the effects of medications that once effectively eliminated them. This phenomenon is a natural response to the pressure exerted by antibiotic treatment, where susceptible bacteria are killed, while resistant strains survive and proliferate. Over time, the accumulation of genetic mutations and horizontal gene transfer … Read more