The Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria and other microbes evolve to withstand the drugs designed to kill them, like antibiotics. This happens mainly because these medications are overused or misused, giving microbes more chances to adapt. As resistance develops, infections become harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses, more hospital stays, and increased risk of death. The rise of antimicrobial resistance threatens to undermine modern medicine’s ability to treat common infections, making some treatments ineffective and posing a significant global health challenge. Addressing this issue requires responsible medication use and ongoing research into new treatments.