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Antibiotic misuse is a significant threat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic resistance is one of the top global public health threats, estimated to cause millions of deaths annually.

A recent study in Singapore has unearthed a troubling trend in the misuse of antibiotics, with younger Singaporeans seeking these powerful drugs against medical advice. The misuse of antibiotics can have severe consequences, including an increased risk of antibiotic resistance, a global health concern that threatens the efficacy of treatments for various infections.