The Growing Global Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance Ielts Reading Answers [updated] -

Explanation: Paragraph 2 states, "700,000 people die annually... [rising] to 10 million by 2050."

An explanation of why pharmaceutical firms avoid developing new antibiotics. In many parts of the world, antibiotics can

Developing a new antibiotic typically takes less than five years. most resilient bacteria

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve defenses against the medications designed to destroy them. While mutation is a natural evolutionary process, human behavior has massively accelerated it. The primary driver of this acceleration is the widespread misuse and overuse of antimicrobial agents. In many parts of the world, antibiotics can be purchased over the counter without a doctor’s prescription. This leads to individuals taking them for viral infections like the common cold or flu, illnesses against which antibiotics are entirely useless. Furthermore, even when properly prescribed, many patients stop taking their medication as soon as their symptoms improve. This premature cessation leaves behind the strongest, most resilient bacteria, which then multiply and pass on their drug-resistant traits. In many parts of the world

Antibiotics are highly effective at curing viral infections like the influenza virus.

Bacteria develop resistance by undergoing a process to __________ or by gathering resistance genes from nearby microbes.

Explanation: Paragraph 4 states the "pipeline... is largely dry," meaning little investment is happening. Explanation: Paragraph 1 explicitly mentions this. industrial farming