Health talk: Antimicrobial resistance —Let us stand against it

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimicrobials. The term antibiotic resistance applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics.

By The Standard Jul. 31, 2022

Health talk: Antimicrobial resistance —Let us stand against it

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimicrobials. The term antibiotic resistance applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics.

By The Standard Jul. 31, 2022

Health talk: Antimicrobial resistance: A threat to humanity

Resistance can appear spontaneously because of random mutations; However, extended use of antimicrobials appears to encourage selection for mutations which can render antimicrobials ineffective.

By The Standard Feb. 6, 2022

Health talk: Antimicrobial resistance: A threat to humanity

Resistance can appear spontaneously because of random mutations; However, extended use of antimicrobials appears to encourage selection for mutations which can render antimicrobials ineffective.

By The Standard Feb. 6, 2022