World Antibiotic Awareness Week is observed every year from the 18 th to 24 th November . The week is observed to spread awareness about antibiotic resistance, reduce antibiotic overuse, and prevent the risk of infections. Antibiotic resistance has become a major health issue worldwide. High efficacy, ease of access, and comparatively low price of these wonder drugs have provoked its overuse and misuse.
This has led to the emergence of more infectious, drug-resistant strains of several bacterial species (superbugs), making it difficult or more often impossible to treat. The day-by-day rise in these difficult to treat infections exerts a massive burden on the nation’s health, social well-being, and economy. Take this short quiz to refresh your knowledge about antibiotic resistance.
