By Dr. Juri B Kalita

Antimicrobial resistance doesn’t announce its presence. There are no symptoms to watch for, no warning signs that distinguish resistant bacteria from their ordinary cousins. This invisibility makes it particularly insidious.

Right now, most of us are carrying bacteria that have some degree of antibiotic resistance. This isn’t cause for alarm—our bodies host trillions of microorganisms, most of them harmless or even beneficial. The problem arises when we actually need antibiotics to work and discover they no longer do.

These resistant bacteria travel through the most mundane aspects of daily life. A handshake with a colleague. The handrail on public transport. Shared utensils at a community meal. Doorknobs, keyboards, and mobile phones—all serve as vehicles for bacte

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