Antibiotic Resistance Flashcards
1
Q
How do bacteria become resistant?
A
Selective pressure: naturally resistant
Genetic mutation: mutations arise and some are resistant
Gene transfer: acquiring resistance
2
Q
What are the four core actions to prevent antibiotic resistance
A
- Preventing the spread of resistance
- tracking
- improving antibiotic prescribing
- developing new drugs
3
Q
What is antibiotic resistance?
A
When an antibiotic is no longer effective at killing or limiting the growth of bacteria
