Start by researching antibiotic resistant pathogens and how they have evolved over time gather as much information as you can once you have collected the information on antibiotic resistant pathogens you will create a visual timeline that tracks the evolution of antibiotic resistant pathogens
Antibiotic resistant pathogens, also known as superbugs, are bacteria that have developed the ability to withstand the effects of antibiotics. This resistance occurs through natural selection, as bacteria that are not killed by antibiotics are able to survive and reproduce, passing on their resistant genes to future generations.
One of the earliest known examples of antibiotic resistance is seen in Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). MRSA emerged in hospitals in the 1960s and has since spread to the community, causing infections that are difficult to treat.
Over the years, many other types of bacteria have also developed resistance to antibiotics, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Acinetobacter baumannii. These pathogens have evolved resistance through various mechanisms, such as the production of enzymes that inactivate antibiotics, changes in the structure of their cell walls to prevent antibiotics from entering, and the development of efflux pumps to remove antibiotics from cells.
As antibiotic resistance has increased, the development of new antibiotics has not kept pace, leading to a growing public health crisis. Drug-resistant pathogens now cause an estimated 700,000 deaths worldwide each year, and the World Health Organization has declared antibiotic resistance to be one of the biggest threats to global health.
With this information in mind, I will create a visual timeline that tracks the evolution of antibiotic resistant pathogens, highlighting key events and discoveries in the field.