B2 – Upper Intermediate
Antibiotics are medications that are supposed to fight the bacteria that attack one’s body. When they are not administered properly, organisms that are supposed to be killed by the antibiotic thrive and it makes it difficult or even impossible to treat the infection.
Antibiotic resistance is growing at an alarming rate. It is a global health crisis and experts are saying it could potentially lead to the next pandemic.
Read more about antibiotic resistance.
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria
Discussion Questions:
- What do you know about antibiotic resistance?
- What are your thoughts on what experts say that the next pandemic could stem from antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
- Why is it important to grow awareness about this problem as soon as possible?
- What information about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance are available to you at the moment?
- Would you say that this is a looming problem in your country as well?