@sara2003

This is not just a lab image… it's a global warning. The empty circles on the culture plate mean: the antibiotic was able to kill the bacteria. But where there’s no empty space? It means the bacteria are no longer afraid of that drug. And that’s the scariest part. Where did the problem start? Right where we: ✏️Took antibiotics without a prescription ✏️Used antibiotics for viral infections like colds and sore throats ✏️Stopped the medication early when we felt better ✏️Or changed the dosage on our own Result? We didn’t kill the bacteria. We trained them to become stronger. What does antibiotic resistance mean? It means bacteria: ✏️Learn how to bypass the drug ✏️Survive ✏️Pass this ability on to other bacteria What happens next? The same antibiotic that worked before… stops working completely. What do the stats say? According to global reports: ✏️Each year, millions suffer due to resistant infections ✏️Antibiotic resistance is recognized as one of the biggest global health threats ✏️If this continues, even simple infections could become deadly A more troubling reality: Some countries have restricted or stopped exporting certain antibiotics to others because they know that misuse = drugs becoming ineffective. And that means even if the drug is available, it might not work anymore.

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