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Antibiotics, once considered a blessing for humanity, are rapidly losing their effectiveness due to uncontrolled and irrational usage. Self-medication, stopping antibiotic courses midway, and buying them without prescriptions have led to bacteria developing strong antibiotic resistance.
The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) conducted a multi-country study involving India, the US, Italy, and the Netherlands. Shockingly, the study found that India faces the highest antibiotic resistance burden, with 83% of patients undergoing endoscopy carrying multi-drug-resistant bacteria.
During Antibiotic Stewardship Week (Nov 18–25), these findings highlight the growing crisis in India.
Doctors reveal that the first three lines of antibiotics used for bacterial infections are ineffective in many cases, forcing the use of fourth-line antibiotics—of which only two exist. If these fail, treatment becomes nearly impossible. The findings have been published in The Lancet Journal.
Easy access to antibiotics without medical advice
Not completing the full prescribed course
Buying antibiotics without a prescription
Do not take antibiotics without a doctor’s recommendation
Do not request antibiotics for viral infections
Always complete the full antibiotic course
Maintain proper hygiene
Get vaccinated on time
Do not give antibiotics to pets or livestock without veterinary advice
He stated that when over 80% of endoscopy patients carry drug-resistant bacteria, it reflects widespread community transmission. If this continues, even minor infections may become untreatable.
He emphasized the need for strict laws ensuring antibiotics are sold only with a valid prescription.
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