BENGALURU, May 17 -- Antibiotics have revolutionised the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections, made routine surgeries, transplants, and cancer treatments possible, and saved millions of lives. But the rapid emergence of antimicrobial-resistant infections worldwide now threatens our lives. Superbugs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that develop resistance to antibacterial (antibiotic), antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic drugs, together referred to as antimicrobials. Antimicrobials play a crucial role in preventing and treating infections in humans, animals, and plants, but their overuse and misuse drive antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antibiotic-resistant infections can lead to extended hospital stays, addition...