EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria or fungi no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them. That means these germs are not killed and continue to grow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germs are not killed and continue to grow.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main cause of antibiotic resistance is antibiotic use. When we use antibiotics, some bacteria die but resistant bacteria can survive and even multiply. The overuse of antibiotics makes resistant bacteria more common. The more we use antibiotics, the more chances bacteria have to become resistant to them.

Detailed explanation-4: -MRSA. During the past four decades, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has evolved from a controllable nuisance into a serious public health concern. MRSA is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections.

Detailed explanation-5: -Key points about antibiotic resistance Standard antibiotics can’t kill bacteria that have become resistant. Many of these germs have spread all over the world. These bacteria can cause infections.