The Growing Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance Reading Time: 20 minutes
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to a growing global threat of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to survive and thrive despite the presence of antibiotics. This phenomenon has serious implications for global health, as it makes it increasingly difficult to treat bacterial infections. The Growing Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance Reading
Low- and middle-income countries face the greatest burden due to weaker healthcare systems, lack of sanitation, and easy access to antibiotics without prescription. However, no country is immune. Even in high-income nations, antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ) cause thousands of deaths annually. Low- and middle-income countries face the greatest burden
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