The use of antibiotics is the single most important factor leading to antibiotic resistance around the world. Antibiotics can kill healthy bacteria in the gut and allow drug-resistant bacteria to grow in its place and take over. Learn how antibiotic resistance happens in this animation and find out how you can fight against antibiotic resistance at 1.usa.gov/1HVB7Jq | CDC

Ever wonder how germs become resistant to antibiotics? Watch CDC’s new video explaining how this phenomenon occurs and what we’re doing to protect you from it. Learn more in the new AR Threats Report, too: http://bit.ly/CDCARthreats | CDC