Abstract

Antibiotics have revolutionized modern medicine by providing effective treatment for bacterial infections. However, their overuse and misuse have led to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which pose a significant threat to global health. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve mechanisms to resist the effects of antibiotics. This can happen naturally over time, but the overuse and misuse of antibiotics have accelerated this process. Antibiotics are often prescribed for viral infections, which they cannot treat, and they are frequently used in agriculture and livestock farming to promote growth and prevent disease, leading to the development of resistant strains of bacteria.