Question

Misusing antibiotics is a problem that can be harmful to the individual and to society. Explain why the proper use of antibiotics is so important.

Answer 1

Antibiotics are the substances or the medication that use to slow down or kill the bacteria in an individual organism, antibacterials or antibiotics include several powerful drugs that help in curing the diseases occurred due to the bacterial infection.

The antibacterial treatments are very effective if the full treatment is followed as it is necessary to kill all the disease-causing bacteria. If treatment is disturbed in between or not followed the prescribed antibiotic can result in developing resistance to the antibiotic that will affect individuals and society negatively.

Answer 2

The misuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotics have become less effective. To prevent this from happening, antibiotics should only be taken when necessary and if taken, the entire prescription should be consumed.