How Do Bacteria Develop Resistance to Antibiotics?

Bacteria can become super strong when they learn to fight back against antibiotics. Imagine you're playing a game where each time you hit your opponent with a magic wand, they get stronger and smarter, that's what bacteria do! Sometimes they even share their special powers with other bacteria, making them all hard to beat.

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  1. A single bacterium can become invincible after a few rounds of fighting with an antibiotic, like a superhero gaining new powers.
  2. Some bacteria even give their special abilities to their neighbors, like passing on a secret weapon in a battle.
  3. After one person takes antibiotics for too long, they might end up treating the same infection with stronger medicine next time.

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