Antibiotic resistant bacteria, a complex problem

Soon after the first usage of antibiotics in the forties of the last century some bacteria became resistant to the medicines. That was no surprise to the experts. When one uses an antibiotic it is a guarantee that some bacteria will resist the medicine, adapt themselves and become ‘immune’. This problem was enhanced by incorrect dosing and over use. For a long time mankind was able to stay ahead of real problems. The discovery of newer, stronger and better antibiotics gave us the ability to