How can antibacterial resistance be limited?

Questions: What is resistance? How does resistance occur?Answer:Don't overuse antibiotics. Don't prescribe antibiotics for a viral infectionPatients must finish a full course of antibioticsRestricted use of antibiotics in agricultureLab check bacteria before prescribing an antibiotic

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