antibiotic-resistant bacteria

• bacteria can evolve and become antibiotic-resistant
• bacteria can develop random mutations. these can lead to changed in the bacteria's characteristics. this can lead to antibiotic-resistant strains forming as the gene for antibiotic resistance becomes more common in the population
• MRSA is a relatively common superbug that is resistant to many antibiotics.
• antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change so they no longer respond to antibiotics
• to prevent antibiotic resistance occuring, it is important to: finish a full course of antibiotics ; only take antibiotics when prescribed and not overuse antibiotics