FAQ's
Can healthy people get antibiotic-resistant infections?
Yes, even healthy people can get AMR infections.
Is AMR a problem only in hospitals?
No, AMR can spread in homes, communities, schools, and even the environment.
Does stopping antibiotics early cause AMR?
Yes, stopping antibiotics early can leave stronger germs alive, allowing them to become resistant.
Why is AMR increasing worldwide?
AMR is rising worldwide because antibiotics are being overused in people, animals, and agricultue.
Yes, but the development progress is slow, and resistant germs are evolving faster than new drugs can currently be made.