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Antibiotics are regarded as a wonder drug for both humans and animals as they are essential for the treatment of infectious diseases but increasing use of antibiotics leads to the development of antibiotics resistance, a major life-threatening issue. Antibiotics are cytostatic or cytotoxic to the pathogens that permit our immune system to stop or kill the growth of microorganisms. Bacterial mechanisms for Inactivation of drug action such as modification in their cell wall, decrease permeability and active pumping system are the major reasons for antibiotic resistance development. Most commonly, antibiotic resistance occurs by changes in the ribosomal target. Globally, numerous strategies are introduced to overcome this problem. Safety measures include tracking system that track the use of antibiotics and health practices and diagnostic practices to decrease the risk of disease, but these are not enough. Understanding issues related to antibiotic resistance will be very helpful to overcome this global public health threat.