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Antimicrobial resistance occurs through two main mechanisms: inherent resistance due to natural traits or acquired resistance through genetic changes. Bacteria become resistant through mutation, selective pressures from antimicrobial use, and horizontal gene transfer between bacteria, often via plasmids or transposons carrying resistance genes. The overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in medicine and agriculture apply selective pressures that allow resistant bacteria to proliferate.
- Author
- Frances Lau Yee Chin
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- EN