A very insightful article. If only this awareness could be spread further among the general populace , they could be saved from buying over the counter medications that do not work for viral infections.
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Yes, antibiotic resistance has become major concern.
Antibiotics are majorly for bacterial infections
Yes, currently the major concern
Also, antibiotics better to be consumed after prescription.
Very informative post!
antibiotics don’t work on viruses, and avoiding misuse helps prevent antibiotic resistance
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The solution is simple. Provide only what needed. Can’t use a spoon for a ladle to drink the soup. So it’s important to understand to only use antibiotics in case of bacterial infections and based on the indications of drugs. Misuse of antibiotics only leads to development of antibiotic resistance!
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Nice informative post, using antibiotics for viral infections is misuse because these drugs target bacteria only, not viruses. The over use kills good gut bacteria and leads to development of antibiotic resistant bacteria that makes simple infections untreatable.
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Agreed, It’s a critical point that needs more awareness!
Well said. The spoon for ladle analogy is perfect for explaining why specific drugs are needed for specific infections.
The good gut bacteria is another vital reason to avoid misuse.
Sometimes even if it helps that’s just the placebo effect, antibiotics are designed for bacteria not viruses and therefore we should use them carefully, unnecessary administration of antibiotics also disrupts our natural gut microbiome.
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Absolutely right!
Very informative, most of the people lack to understand the use of antibiotics for viral infections is ineffective and creates an unnecessary risk of developing resistance. Common people don’t realize the outcome of misusing antibiotics against viruses will lead to complications and providing no medical benefits, people should be encouraged to follow peer reviewed journals and only use drugs under doctors’ advice.
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Absolutely!
Well explained! A lot of people take medicines without proper consultation which should stop by proper awareness.
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Antibiotics don’t work for colds or flu because these illnesses are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Viruses lack the structures that antibiotics target, so taking them offers no benefit and can increase antibiotic resistance and side effects. For viral infections, antivirals (when indicated), vaccines, rest, fluids, and symptom relief are the right approach. Let’s use antibiotics responsibly.
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People often confuse and self medicate thinking antibiotics can cure everything. This is a well written article and clarifies the concept.
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I agree, awareness is the first line of defense against the misuse of medication.
Exactly! The structural differences between bacteria and virus are often overlooked by general public. Highlighting those targets helps clarify why antibiotics help clarify why antibiotics simply aren’t designed for viral infections.
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