CAUSE
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“Why are antibiotics becoming ineffective?”
The widespread overuse and misuse of antibiotics in human medicine and agriculture has driven the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by applying strong selective pressure that favors resistant strains.
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This factor is producing a global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections, making many standard treatments ineffective and increasing morbidity and mortality rates. Hospitals and communities face growing challenges managing infections that no longer respond to conventional antibiotics.
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