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Originally Posted by justindew
Not one of those links contradicts what I said.
And I come from a family of doctors.
Yes, overuse of antibiotics can have negative results, such as resistance to the drug. But taking antibiotics while fighting a viral infection is common.
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thankfully less common, as no one should ever take antibiotics unless they have a bacterial infection to fight.
overuse, overprescription, and improper use, is what causes these superbugs.
of course there are docs who will write a scrip to allow a nervous mother to feel she's doing something. he's doing her and her kid no favors.