What causes antibiotic resistance?

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The main cause of antibiotic resistance is antibiotic overuse. When we use antibiotics, some bacteria die but resistant bacteria can survive and even multiply. The overuse of antibiotics makes resistant bacteria more common. The more we use antibiotics, the more chances bacteria have to become resistant to them.

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Q14. Consider the following statements:

1. Antibiotic resistance is when our bodies become resistant to antibiotics.

2. WHO has declared antibiotic resistance the 2nd biggest public threat currently.?

Which of the above statements are correct?

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