What are the causes responsible for bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics?
What happens is that every time an antibiotic is used it promotes the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria, thus when a person takes antibiotics, sensitive bacteria are killed, but resistant germs may be left to grow and multiply. Improper and repeated use of antibiotics is the main cause of the increase in drug-resistant bacteria. Excessive use of antibiotics promotes the spread of antibiotic resistance. It is thus essential to use antibiotics smartly in order to control the spread of resistance. Why should I be worried about antibiotic resistant bacteria? Today antibiotic resistance is one of the worlds most important public health problems. This is because over the last decade, almost every kind of bacteria has become stronger and less responsive to antibiotic treatment when it is really required. The community is thus threatened by the fact that antibiotic resistant bacteria can quickly spread to family members, schoolmates and co-workers, giving rise to a new strain of inf
