The specialist also noted that there is a problem of antibiotic resistance – the resistance of some pathogens to antibacterial drugs. And if the antibiotic is used improperly, this can lead to bacterial resistance, and if a bacterial disease occurs, the irrationally prescribed antibiotic may not work.
“Acute respiratory viral infections are caused, as the name suggests, by viruses. Antibiotics are antimicrobials designed primarily to fight bacteria. Therefore, doctors prescribing treatment and patients who, unfortunately, often “prescribe” certain medications to themselves, should remember that antibiotics do not work on viruses,” he said.
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Source: Ferra
