Question

Antimicrobial resistance means

 Antimicrobials become resistant

Our bodies become resistant to antimicrobials

Microbes become resistant to antimicrobials

 All of the above

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Answer 1

All of the above

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications used to cure the infections they cause ineffective. When the microorganisms become resistant to most antimicrobials they are often referred to as “superbugs.