Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance | Chayabha (Jingle) Pornpathananangoon | TEDxSJC School Bangkok

Antibiotic Resistance Problem - Antibiotic resistance has been around since antibiotics were first introduced, but it is recently becoming a global concern recognized by the World Health Organization [3] - Excessive use of antibiotics in agriculture for growth promotion and weight gain, particularly in low-income communities and developing countries, is a cause for concern [4] - Pork consumption may lead to antibiotic traces embedded in fat layers, potentially causing resistance to life-saving medications [4] - Enterococcus faecalis, found in nosocomial infections (hospital environments), is resistant to several antibiotics, complicating surgery recovery [6][7] - Varying strictness in antibiotic prescription across countries, with some nations allowing over-the-counter purchases, exacerbates antibiotic resistance [8] Impact and Awareness - Antibiotic-resistant bacteria decrease treatment options for bacterial infections, leading to complications [9] - The goal is to bring awareness to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance to prevent serious complications or death from simple cuts or scrapes [10][11]