*Antibiotic Resistance 🦠💊 – A Global Health Threat* *What is it?* Antibiotic resistance occurs when *bacteria* change and become resistant to the antibiotics used to treat infections they cause. *Causes:* - Overuse or misuse of antibiotics - Not finishing prescribed doses - Use of antibiotics in animals and agriculture - Poor infection control in hospitals - Lack of new antibiotics *Common Resistant Infections:* - MRSA (*Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus*) - Drug-resistant TB - ESBL-producing bacteria - CRE (Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) *Consequences:* - Longer hospital stays - Higher medical costs - Increased death rates - Routine surgeries and treatments become riskier *Prevention:* ✅ Use antibiotics only when prescribed ✅ Finish the full course ✅ Practice good hygiene ✅ Get vaccinated ✅ Avoid sharing or saving antibiotics *Call to Action:* “*No action today, no cure tomorrow.*” Let’s preserve antibiotics for future generations. 🧬🌍