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The Truth About Antibiotics From a Medical Perspective Amanda Anderson Clinic Worker The Basics Created with changing modern medicine Useful in killing BACTERIA, not viruses Prescribed for bacterial infections, not viruses (e.g. flu, colds, coughs, sore throats) Able to control infectious diseases Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria CAN become resistant to these drugs. Antibiotic resistance occurs when medications are taken unnecessarily. When an illness persists, additional drugs may be needed to kill the germ. Since some bacteria refuse to die, super strains can be bred by overuse/misuse of antibiotics. Proper Use of Antibiotics Students can take antibiotics prudently by taking all doses of the medications exactly as prescribed. DO NOT STOP TAKING DRUGS EARLY, EVEN IF YOU FEEL FINE!
