Question

Why is it important not to misuse or overuse antibiotics? Explain your answer

Answer 1

increases the number of drug resistent germs

Answer 2

http://www.mayoclinic.org/antibiotics/art-20045720

Answer 3

did that help?

Answer 4

Because antibiotic are specific to what you are trying to kill. The wrong one can kill the wrong bacteria. And when you don't use the right dosage you can end up making the harmful bacteria stronger.

Answer 5

thanks

Answer 6

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