Dire effects in overuse of antibiotics if unchecked


I REFER to the report “Patients can’t get enough of antibiotics” (The Star, April 26) and agree that a more judicious prescription of antibiotics is required.

Common illnesses (infections) may be caused by a virus or bacteria which the public generally refers to as “germs”.

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