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The Overuse of Antibiotics: Consequences of Misuse

The Overuse of Antibiotics: Consequences of Misuse

Reports state that patients are often prescribed antibiotics for conditions that do not warrant their use. The more that antibiotics are overused or mis-prescribed, the more likely it is that patients will build up bacterial resistance to their effects. This can cause a whole host of problems.

A Guide to Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

In many parts of the world antibiotic resistance has reached unprecedented levels as bacterial infections are able to outwit the drugs we throw at them, even some of the latest ones. But that does not mean that it’s game over as medicine has a number of tricks up its sleeve.