ARGs

ARGs, or Antibiotic Resistance Genes, are segments of DNA that enable bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics. These genes can be naturally present or acquired from other bacteria, allowing resistance to drugs designed to kill or inhibit bacterial growth. When bacteria possess ARGs, infections become harder to treat, posing a significant health threat. ARGs can spread between bacteria through processes like gene transfer, increasing the prevalence of resistant strains. Understanding ARGs is crucial to managing antibiotic efficacy and combating the growing issue of antibiotic resistance worldwide.