‘Antibiotic overuse in farms is bringing resistant bacteria straight into our gut’
An alarming study sheds light on the fact that more than 80% of the Indian population is carrying multi-drug resistant superbugs, underscoring a critical crisis in antimicrobial resistance. The issue extends beyond human usage to include environmental pollution, transmission through the food chain, and lax regulations on antibiotic use in livestock, all contributing to this escalated threat.
An alarming study sheds light on the fact that more than 80% of the Indian population is carrying multi-drug resistant superbugs, underscoring a critical crisis in antimicrobial resistance. The issue extends beyond human usage to include environmental pollution, transmission through the food chain, and lax regulations on antibiotic use in livestock, all contributing to this escalated threat.
