Tag: Bacterial evolution

In 2019, bacterial antimicrobial resistance was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths and contributed to nearly 5 million deaths [1.7.5]. The primary drivers for this crisis are the misuse and overuse of these life-saving medications. Understanding what has caused bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics is the first step in addressing it.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, leading to more than 35,000 deaths. Understanding what makes antibiotics less effective is a critical step toward combating this growing public health threat and preserving these life-saving drugs for the future.