Resistant bacteria

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what enables bacteria to evolve quickly?
fast rate of their reproduction
outline the process of antibiotic resistance bacteria evolving
mutations occur in bacteria producing GV
certain strains are resistant and are not killed when antibiotic is applied
resistant strains survive and reproduce
over time, population of the resistant strains increase
why are resistant strains of bacteria dangerous?
no immunity and no effective treatment
example of a resistant strain of bacteria
MRSA
what can be done to reduce the rate of development of antibiotic resistant bacteria?
refrain from inappropriately prescribing antibiotics
complete prescribed course
restrict agricultural uses of antibiotics
why is it difficult to keep up with emerging resistant strains?
developing antibiotics have a high cost and take a long time to develop