The term superbugs is used in a relation of the pathogens who have evolved and developed a resistance to contemporary medicine in last few years. Antibiotics are losing their effectiveness due to this evolution. India is becoming home to these superbugs as the new report from Centre for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy suggests. For nearly a century, use of antibiotics has effectively stopped the spread and damage from many harmful bacteria. However, in recent decades antibiotics, which were very effective at one point, are losing their punch to control these bacteria.
This is mainly due to the resistance developed by these bacteria towards some of the antibiotics. Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs for people. They are also given to livestock to prevent disease and promote growth. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, such as strep throat…
