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Antibiotic resistance: A descriptive overview, Jessica Kopp.
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Antibiotic resistance is a deadly phenomenon that can strike any one at any time.
The medical field has been fighting against antibiotic resistant microorganisms for several decades. However, this phenomenon has continued to plague us. An important step to combating this problem is to spread knowledge to the general public. Therefore, this paper will serve as a descriptive account of antibiotic resistance with the goal of increasing education. To achieve this goal, a full description of antibiotic resistance will be included. Additionally a short background and timeline of the occurrences will be outlined. Contributing factors will be examined to determine what leads to antibiotic resistance. Lastly, guidelines will be offered with the goal of decreasing antibiotic resistance. Read more.