Habits like this is what has led to the widespread growth of antibiotic resistance which the World Health Organization has tagged as a Global health issue. This has led to an overuse and misuse of antibiotics which is a major factor in the growing epidemic of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is the ability of the bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic. If after the tests are done, you don’t need antibiotics, please do not demand for them. Physicians must properly educate the patient about how to take antibiotics properly, and also the risks of not doing so.

Source: The Guardian November 23, 2017 04:41 UTC