How Antibiotic Resistance Happens Infographic
Infographic explains how antibiotic resistance happens. 1. There are lots of germs and a few are resistance to antibiotics. 2. When antibiotics kill bacteria causing illness, they also kill good bacteria protecting the body from infection. 3. The antibiotic-resistant bacteria grow and take over. 4. Some bacteria give their antibiotic resistance to other bacteria, causing more problems. Includes Be Antibiotics Aware: Smart Use, Best Care logo, HHS badge, and cdc.gov/antibiotic-use.