Even though some bacteria are innately unaffected by certain antibiotics, the main ways bacteria become resistant to antibiotics are by obtaining resistance from different bacteria or by mutation (Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics [APUA], n.d.). As studied in class, mutations alter genetic makeup. Varying genetic mutations generate multiple types of resistance (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases [NIAID], 2011). Bacteria can also obtain resistance genes from other bacteria. Additionally, viruses are another way bacteria can obtain resistance traits (CDC, April 2014). The more resistance traits the bacteria acquires, the more resistant the bacteria can become to different antibiotics (APUA, n.d.). Persistent use of antibiotics causes more antibiotic resistance. It is imperative to be smart with antibiotic usage, and not consume antibiotics for viral infections. Insuring proper utilization of antibiotics will help control antibiotic
Even though some bacteria are innately unaffected by certain antibiotics, the main ways bacteria become resistant to antibiotics are by obtaining resistance from different bacteria or by mutation (Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics [APUA], n.d.). As studied in class, mutations alter genetic makeup. Varying genetic mutations generate multiple types of resistance (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases [NIAID], 2011). Bacteria can also obtain resistance genes from other bacteria. Additionally, viruses are another way bacteria can obtain resistance traits (CDC, April 2014). The more resistance traits the bacteria acquires, the more resistant the bacteria can become to different antibiotics (APUA, n.d.). Persistent use of antibiotics causes more antibiotic resistance. It is imperative to be smart with antibiotic usage, and not consume antibiotics for viral infections. Insuring proper utilization of antibiotics will help control antibiotic