What makes antibiotics less effective? The science of antimicrobial resistance
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5 min read
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.
