Answer:
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimicrobials. It's mainly caused by the overuse of antimicrobials. This leads to microbes either evolving a defense against drugs used to treat them, or certain strains of microbes that have a natural resistance to antimicrobials becoming much more prevalent than the ones that are easily defeated with medication.
The best ways to prevent antibiotic resistance are:
- For every infection, it is recommended to order cultures and antibiograms before starting the therapy
- Making sure that indication, dose and duration of treatment are respected according to the guidelines
