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Antibiotic resistance
Im afraid i get antibiotic resistance because overuse or missuse antibiotic.
6 days ago i feel not good and its because flu and sore throats, and my father gives me antibiotic and I already taking antibiotic 4 times do i need to continue or can i stop taking antibiotic right now ?
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Antibiotics, also called antibacterials, are a type of antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. A limited number of antibiotics also possess antiprotozoalactivity. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses such as the common cold or influenza; drugs which inhibit viruses are termed antiviral drugs or antivirals rather than antibiotics.
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Antibiotics are useless in flu because of viral infection
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For use of antibiotics, first of all correct diagnosis of underlying bacterial infection is must.
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