What Is Antibiotic Resistance?

Misuse and overuse of antibiotic medications have contributed to antibiotic resistance, which happens when bacteria (germs) develop ways to survive the medications designed to kill them. Fortunately, experts have identified ways to help prevent antibiotic resistance from growing into an even bigger problem.

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Health Tip of the Day What Is Antibiotic Resistance? Misuse and overuse of antibiotic medications have contributed to antibiotic resistance, which happens when bacteria (germs) develop ways to survive the medications designed to kill them. Fortunately, experts have identified ways to help prevent antibiotic resistance from growing into an even bigger problem. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 8 Best Seat Cushions for Lower Back Pain READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Where Can You Get A COVID-19 Booster? READ NOW  › How to Know If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis READ NOW  › What Is It Really Like to Have Cancer? READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy