From Bacteria to Viruses and How Appropriate Use of Antibiotics Can Help Slow Resistance

Learn when infections truly need antibiotics, how bacteria differ from viruses, and why appropriate use matters to protect effectiveness and reduce antibiotic resistance. (Credit: Pixabay, qimono)

Antibiotics have transformed modern medicine, but they are only helpful for certain infections and can cause harm when used at the wrong time. Infections caused by bacteria often respond to antibiotics, while those caused by viruses do not, and using these drugs without appropriate use in mind contributes to growing antibiotic resistance worldwide.

Why Some Infections Need Antibiotics and Others Don't