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Antibiotic Resistance

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Antibiotic Resistance

Some strains of bacteria are resistant to certain antibiotics. This means that these antibiotics cannot kill them.

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MRSA

  • MRSA is often called a “superbug” because it is resistant to many antibiotics.
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How to stop antibiotic resistance?

  • To help prevent strains of resistant bacteria from developing:
    • Doctors should only prescribe antibiotics if they are needed and not for minor infections or viral infections.
    • Patients should complete their course of antibiotics to ensure all bacteria are killed.

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