The widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture and human medicine has contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Farmers use antibiotics to promote growth and prevent disease in livestock, while doctors prescribe them to treat bacterial infections. However, the overuse of antibiotics has accelerated the development of resistance.
The World Health Organization (WHO).
At least 700,000 people die each year due to drug-resistant infections.
What are the two main contributors to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
