Since the introduction of antibiotics in the 1950s, the problem of resistance has been recognized as a significant concern. Resistance kills over a million people yearly, with projections showing this number will increase. New antibiotics are not being developed fast enough, with many current options discovered decades ago. Antibiotics uniquely target bacteria, creating a social challenge in resistance. Most antibiotics originate from natural substances made by microbes, emphasizing their effectiveness is derived from natural processes rather than human advancements.
In 1954, doctors recognized the problem of resistance to antibiotics due to natural selection. The concern was that effective treatments could quickly become ineffective.
The UN classifies antibiotic resistance as a major global health threat. Resistance is responsible for over a million deaths annually, a number expected to rise.
Unlike other medicines, antibiotics target bacteria, making resistance a social challenge. Antibiotic use increases the risk of others experiencing complications.
Most antibiotics are derived from natural substances produced by bacteria and fungi, highlighting that their effectiveness is not solely a product of human innovation.
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