For the IELTS Reading passage "The Growing Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance," (often also titled "The Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections"
The Silent Pandemic
4. NOT GIVEN: The text does not focus on the ethics of using untested, experimental drugs. For the IELTS Reading passage "The Growing Global
Key Vocabulary to Know: 🔹 Unprecedented: Never done or known before. 🔹 Misuse/Overuse: Key causes of resistance mentioned in the text. 🔹 Pipeline: Often refers to the development of new drugs. 🔹 Misuse/Overuse: Key causes of resistance mentioned in
The consequences of this trend are devastating. Common medical procedures that we take for granted—such as hip replacements, cesarean sections, and chemotherapy—rely heavily on effective antibiotics to prevent post-operative infections. If these drugs lose their potency, the risk associated with these procedures will skyrocket. Moreover, the economic burden is significant; treating resistant infections requires longer hospital stays, more expensive "last-resort" drugs, and intensive care, straining healthcare budgets globally. Common medical procedures that we take for granted—such