Antibiotic Overuse Fueled by 'Just in Case' Prescriptions
Medical Xpress1 min read43 words
Antibiotic prophylaxis, the administration of antibiotics to prevent bacterial infections in individuals at risk, is a powerful medical tool. However, a new commentary warns that the growing tendency to prescribe antibiotics "just in case" can silently fuel the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance.
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