POLS 1402 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Antimicrobial Resistance, Moskvitch, Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Document Summary
Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to global health and the development of the world. This category of medication is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections. Antibiotics are used in major medical cases such as surgical procedures or minor medical conditions such as a sinus infection or strep throat. A potential reason for developing resistance to an antibiotic including not properly taking them as ordered. Lack of education and understanding of the importance of taking antibiotics as directed directly impacts the risk of becoming resistant to antibiotics without the individual realizing. Antibiotics have saved millions of lives but overuse and misuse of this type of medication is negatively impacting the effectiveness. Pain is a factor that contributes to the misuse of antibiotics. There is evidence that indicates that people who are in substantial pain may be at an increased risk for increasing their antibiotic dosage against the guidance of their doctor.
