Antibiotics

Antibiotics are considered one of the most effective medications in fighting bacterial infections. It is important for everyone to know that antibiotics are not used for viral infections such as in the case of colds, flu or most cases of coughs. Using antibiotics without valid reasons can cause negative impacts and harms rather than treat the body.

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Misuse of Antibiotics #2
Prevention #3

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are considered one of the most effective medications in fighting bacterial infections which work by eliminating bacteria and preventing their growth. It is important to know that Antibiotics are not used to fight infections caused by a viral infection such as the flu, most cases of coughing, bronchitis, as well as gastroenteritis caused by a viral infection. Using antibiotics without valid reasons can cause negative impacts and harms

Misuse of Antibiotics

Frequent or incorrect use of antibiotics can lead to the resistance of these antibiotics; which can then cause these medications to be unable to work and fight off the bacteria in the body. This can lead to a prolonged and complicated illness, use of stronger and more expensive antibiotics, frequent visits to the doctor, increased chances of death due to bacterial infections. It is worth mentioning that in our modern times, few types of bacteria has been able to show resistance to all types of antibiotics.

Prevention

To avoid the harms of misuse of Antibiotics, patients along with health providers and law and decision makers mush follow these rules:

Do not consume antibiotics without prescriptions.
Do not consume antibiotics prescribed from someone else.
You must follow the instructions enclosed with the medication as well as complete the recommended dosage even if the symptoms improved.
Do not keep some of the medications for future illnesses.
Do not ask your doctor for antibiotics if you were diagnosed with a viral infection.
Correctly prescribed antibiotics by health providers.
Raising awareness on bacteria resistance and antibiotics and improving the practices of prescribing antibiotics.

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