Today, antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to health, food security and development. And it is that the improper use that is made of them is accelerating the process.
The number of infections is growing more and more (pneumonia, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, etc.), whose treatment becomes more difficult due to the loss of efficacy of these drugs. As a consequence, hospital stays are prolonged, medical costs and mortality increase.
Now … What is resistance to antibiotics? Why is it produced? Throughout the article, we explain well the concepts and terms related to these issues.
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are drugs that treat infections caused by bacteria. The first antibiotic was used in the 20th century and, since this time, various diseases have been cured. Thus improving the survival and quality of life of millions of people.
However, throughout all this time, the use that has been given to these drugs has not been adequate. An example of this is its administration to try to cure diseases that are not caused by bacteria.
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