UPDATE: Global Antibiotic Resistance Trajectory Following our report yesterday on antibiotic resistance patterns, WHO data now indicates that resistant infections are accelerating faster in lower-income regions, where surveillance infrastructure remains fragmented—complicating global containment efforts. The lag in diagnostic capacity means resistant strains often spread undetected for weeks before identification, amplifying transmission across populations. This underscores why yesterday's emphasis on tracking prevalence by geographic region is critical context for understanding where intervention resources should prioritize deployment.