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How do antibiotics work and why is antibiotic resistance a concern?
How do antibiotics work and why is antibiotic resistance a concern?
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Antibiotics work by targeting specific bacterial functions or structures, such as cell wall synthesis or protein production, to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve mechanisms to evade the effects of antibiotics, making infections harder to treat and leading to more severe health risks.