Which factors contribute to antibiotic resistance?

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Mitchell Jordan

Biology

11 February, 01:50

Which factors contribute to antibiotic resistance?

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Edward Arroyo · Answer 1

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.

Anabelle Chung · Answer 2

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.