What would the world be like if Antibiotics weren’t created?

Question: What would the world be like if Antibiotics weren't created?
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Asked by Arjan to ☣ Danna on 10 Jun 2016.
- Danna Gifford answered on 10 Jun 2016:
  
  Hello Arjan,
  
  The world would be a very different place, indeed. Many people who get a bacterial infection would possibly die or be much worse off. Also, surgery (like when a doctor does an operation on your body) could not be done without preventative antibiotics to keep you from getting an infection. Dentists caring for teeth would also be more difficult—like if you get an abscess, the dentist would have to pull out your tooth.

Question: What would the world be like if Antibiotics weren't created?