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Frequent use of antibiotics can cause bacterial resistance. When bacteria are exposed to an antibiotic more than once, it can start to become immune to it. Antibiotics can also cause birth defects and other health problems.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe antibiotics kill bacteria. However, the bacteria that survive the use of this reproduce, creating many bacteria that are resistant to that specific antibiotic and dosage. Using various antibiotics and dosages will eventually create super bacteria resistant or immune to all antibiotics, rendering them useless. In order to prevent this from happening, it is suggested to not use antibacterial soap and only use antibiotics when needed.
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∙ 12y agoExplaining very very briefly, if you overuse antibiotics you kill off the bacteria who are sensitive to the antibiotic, thereby leaving those who are resistant the opportunity and the environment in which to reproduce. In doing this you increase the proportion of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the population. This ultimately stands to reduce the usefulness of antibiotics we have now in the future, and as there is not a great deal of money in development of new antibiotics, few pharmaceutical companies are inclined to do so.
There's another reason, especially in the case of elderly inpatients, if you give antibiotics that wipe out the normal gut flora you provide an opportunity for hospital transmitted infections such as clostridium difficile to set up home. This causes a vastly increased length of hospital stay for the patient and can put them at risk of a poorer overall outcome.
Also antibiotics are medications that can cause side effects like any others. Its unethical to subject patients to unnecessary side effects if antibiotics are unlikely to improve the situation (for example in a most likely viral ear infection, or in a sore throat where there is often little rationale behind prescribing the antibiotic).
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Are antibiotics universal and explain?
Colloidal silver is a universal antibiotic. It kills over 650 different bacteria.
Why antibiotics should not be overused give you short report PLEASE...?
antibiotics should not be over used because antibiotics taken unnecessarily may kill the beneficial bacteria in the body.
Why should't doctores over prescribe antibiotics?
Because the organisms that the antibiotics kill (to make you better) evolve resistance to the antibiotics when they are exposed to them. This means that the more the exposure (prescribing) the faster resistance develops. Antibiotics should therefore ONLY be used when really needed and taken EXACTLY as they are meant to. Stopping a dose of antibiotics before a full course of treatment is worse than over prescribing.
What type of antibiotics are safe for pregnant cats?
It is fine for pregnant cats to take antibiotics. You should not give your cat any over the counter medications without talking to your vet.
What precaution must be taken while taking antibiotics?
1 - We should not take over dose of antibiotics. 2 - Antibiotics should not be taken empty stomach. 3 - We should take antibiotic onlyafter consulting a doctor. 4 - We should complete the dose of antibiotic as advised by the doctor.
What happens to bacteria over time when exposed to antibiotics frequently?
They develop resistance to antibiotics .
Can you take alka-seltzer while on antibiotics?
Yes, you can generally take Alka-Seltzer for colds while on antibiotics. You should check with your physician before taking any medications, even over the counter types.
What are the laws on prescribing antibiotics?
Oral and injected antibiotics require a prescription. There are some topical (applied to the skin) antibiotics which are sold over the counter.
How do you get a friend out of your house?
Politely explain to them why they should leave.
Do antibiotics cause bacteria to become resistant?
Yes, over use of antibiotics can cause bacteria to become resistant.
Can a viruses be cured using antibiotics?
Yes. But only by antiviral antibiotics, not antibacterial or antifungal or antiprotozoal antibiotics. Most antibiotics are antibacterial: such as penicillin, sulfa, cipro, rocephin, etc. The Herpes Simplex virus is a virus that can be attacked by an antibiotic, such as acyclovir. Just as with antibacterial antibiotics, antiviral antibiotics will become less effective over time as the viruses mutate to become more resistant. Therefore, these antibiotics should be used as judiciously as the other types of antibiotics.
How should l tell him how l broke my arm?
You should just explain to him how you broke the arm. He shouldn't be mad over a broken arm.
