AN ARTICLE ON ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

Tintu C Francis
Page No. 51-55

Antibiotic resistance is evolving dangerously high levels in all around the world. New resistance
mechanisms are emerging and spreading globally, threatening our ability to treat common
infectious diseases. The growing list of infections are harder to treat with less effective antibiotics..
The scenario is made worse with use of over counter drugs,lack of standard treatment guidelines .
Ignoring the problem may lead to a post antibiotic in which common infections and even minor
injuries can be fatal .
Keywords : Antibiotics ,Antibiotic Resistance ,Drug Resistance ,World Health Organization
(WHO)