When Antibiotics Stop Working: The Growing Threat of Azithromycin Resistance and What Americans Can Do About It
Antibiotic resistance is no longer a distant scientific concern — it is a present and accelerating public health emergency that is quietly reshaping the landscape of treatable illness in the United States. Azithromycin, one of the most commonly dispensed antibiotics in the country, sits at the center of this crisis. Understanding how resistance develops, why it matters to everyday Americans, and what individuals can do to slow its progression has never been more urgent.