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Evolutionary Issue

Evolutionary Issue. Problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Terms. Mold – Bacteria – Virus – Antibiotic – Resistance - Susceptible-. Causes of Problem of Resistance. I. Misuse of antibiotics in humans Taking antibiotics for viral infections

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Evolutionary Issue

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  1. Evolutionary Issue Problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

  2. Terms • Mold – • Bacteria – • Virus – • Antibiotic – • Resistance - • Susceptible-

  3. Causes of Problem of Resistance • I. Misuse of antibiotics in humans • Taking antibiotics for viral infections • Not taking antibiotics for full duration • II. Non-therapeutic Uses in Livestock Production • 70% of U.S. antibiotics • 25 million pounds annually!

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