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Antibiotics: Are you misusing them?
Problems with not following instructions
Consequences of antibiotic resistance
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What causes antibiotic resistance?
Overuse of antibiotics
Taking antibiotics responsibly
Effects of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic stewardship
Consequences of antibiotic resistance
Content
What causes antibiotic resistance?
Overuse of antibiotics
Taking antibiotics responsibly
Effects of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic stewardship
Taking antibiotics responsibly
It's tempting to stop taking an antibiotic as soon as you feel better. But you need to take the full treatment to kill the disease-causing bacteria. If you don't take an antibiotic as prescribed, you may need to start treatment again later. If you stop taking it, it can also promote the spread of antibiotic-resistant properties among harmful bacteria.