The Antibiotic Crisis: Battling Superbugs in India
Mayank sharma
Aug 2024 · Mayank Sharma
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15
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Antibiotics, heralded as one of the most significant medical advancements of the 20th century, revolutionized healthcare. Their discovery dramatically reduced mortality from bacterial infections, transforming once-deadly diseases into manageable conditions. However, the remarkable success of antibiotics laid the groundwork for their overuse and misuse, setting the stage for the current antibiotic resistance crisis.
The Discovery of Antibiotics
In the late 1920s, Alexander Fleming stumbled upon penicillin, a discovery that would change medicine forever. Penicillin’s ability to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, syphilis, and gangrene saved countless lives, especially during World War II. Following penicillin’s success, the pharmaceutical industry developed numerous other antibiotics, including streptomycin, tetracycline, and erythromycin, which expanded the arsenal against infections.
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