why we antibiotic resistance happening

According to WHO, antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health and food security all across the world. Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone of any age and is caused naturally but misuse of antibiotics can accelerate the process. Many infections including a few sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhea are becoming hard to treat due to the situation

Antibiotic resistance is a type of drug resistance. It happens when a microorganism becomes immune to withstand the effects of antibiotics. The bacteria, and not the human or the animal become resistant to the antibiotic. While the causes of antibiotic resistance are natural and are linked with evolution, there are certain things you may do that may accelerate the process. Increased antibiotic resistance can lead to longer stays in the hospital if you get an infection, higher costs of treatment and also increase your risk of death.

Misuse of antibiotics can fuel your antibiotic resistance
Do you need an antibiotic?
The first way of misuse of antibiotics is taking them when you do not need them which can lead to antibiotic resistance. Knowing when you need them and when you do not is the key. Bacteria can be killed with antibiotics but viruses that cause problems like cold, flu, etc. cannot be. Taking antibiotics for infections they won't even work for can cause antibiotic resistance.


Overuse of antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics is another way of antibiotic misuse. According to WHO, overuse of antibiotics can cause bacteria to become resistant and current treatments for certain infections may not work anymore on them.