Which factors contribute to antibiotic resistance?

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Biology

Jazlyn Frost

1 May, 07:32

Which factors contribute to antibiotic resistance?

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Kiara Blankenship · Answer 1

In summary, the 6 main causes of antibiotic resistance have been linked to:

Over-prescription of antibiotics.

Patients not finishing the entire antibiotic course.

Overuse of antibiotics in livestock and fish farming.

Poor infection control in health care settings.

Poor hygiene and sanitation.

Jaron Sutton · Answer 2

Over-prescription of antibiotics.

Patients not finishing the entire antibiotic course.

Overuse of antibiotics in livestock and fish farming.

Poor infection control in health care settings.

Poor hygiene and sanitation.