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• Antibiotics are medications that combat bacterial infections. However, since bacteria are living organisms, they have the ability to mutate. Such mutations are resulting in drug-resistant bacteria like MRSA. Antibiotics are ineffective in treating illnesses caused by viruses such as the common cold, flu and sore throats, with the exception of strep throat. Taking antibiotics when they are not necessary does not speed up recovery and contributes to drug-resistant bacteria.

• Fast Facts

  1. First Antibiotic: Penicillin
  2. Discovered: 1928 by Alexander Fleming
  3. Many different types
  4. Most prescribed medication
  5. Combat bacterial infections
  6. Not effective against viral infections
  7. Overuse contributing to antibiotic resistance and drug-resistant bacteria

• Dosing

  It is important to take your antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor and even if you feel better, keep taking them till they are gone. Do not save antibiotics for later use or share then with others. By taking antibiotics as prescribed it helps cut down on drug-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance.

• Quote

  The discovery of penicillin was considered a medical miracle because it helped wipe out many of the diseases that are caused by bacteria. This meant that deadly diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, syphilis and tetanus could now be treated. With time, however, bacteria started to become resistant to antibiotics or not affected at all. — NIPA

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Antibiotics.

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