Antibiotic Misuse: An In-Depth Examination of Its Global Consequences and Public Health Challenges.

Antibiotic misuse is a growing global threat, driving the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and endangering our ability to treat common infections and save lives effectively. This paper takes a closer look at how and why antibiotics are being misused in different parts of the world, whether it is through overprescribing by doctors, self-medication by patients, or a lack of strong healthcare regulations. We also explore the serious consequences of AMR, not just for individual patients but for entire health systems and economies. The paper highlights the important roles played by healthcare workers, patients, governments, and the pharmaceutical industry in either contributing to or helping solve this problem. Finally, we discuss practical solutions that have shown promise, such as better education, stricter policies, improved diagnostics, and coordinated action plans. Our goal is to show that reversing antibiotic misuse is not only possible but urgently necessary and that everyone has a role to play in making it happen.