Question

Viruses, not bacteria, cause cold and flu. However, some people demand antibiotics from their doctors to help control the symptoms of these diseases. Do you think the use of antibiotics in these situations has an effect on antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Answer 1

Overuse of antibiotics will have an effect on the number of resistant bacteria. Overusing antibiotics will increase the number of antibiotics in the environment. Over time, bacteria with a genetic resistance to these drugs will grow and multiply faster than those that do not have resistance. As a result, the number of drug-resistant bacteria in the environment will increase.

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Answer 2

Yes! This virus can be treated with over the counter medication and may not call for antibiotics at all. Antibiotics are over used and because of this can lead to resistance. Over using antibiotics is not good and has a negative effect on antibiotic-resistant bacteria.