Nearly 40 Million Could Die From Sugerbug By 2050

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as "superbugs," have emerged as a growing health concern in recent decades. These resistant pathogens stand the chance of rendering some of our most important medical treatments ineffective, paving the way for a global health crisis that could escalate by 2050. 

According to experts, unless significant changes are made in how we develop, prescribe, and use antibiotics, we could face a scenario where a common infection becomes lethal, with deaths related to superbug infections surpassing even those due to cancer.

What is a Sugerbug?

First, let’s explore the question, “How do antibiotics work?” Antibiotics are powerful prescriptions designed to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, effectively treating bacterial infections. However, not all bacteria succumb to these treatments. These are known as antibiotic resistant bacteria. 

Some bacteria have the ability to resist the effects of certain drugs through genetic mutations or by resistance from other bacteria.