Unconsciously Used Antibiotics Cause Harm

Antibiotics, which were first discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, began to be used during World War II, and many bacterial infectious diseases have been prevented even for centuries. Specialist stated that even the plague, which is considered one of the most terrible threats, is no longer a serious threat in the 21st century, thanks to antibiotics. Dr. Gökpınar said, "Today, antibiotics are one of our most effective weapons in fighting bacterial infections and are widely used."

Medicana Bursa Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist stated that antibiotics are not effective against diseases caused by viruses and fungi. Dr. Buket Gökpınar said, “Therefore, antibiotics are not used in the treatment of diseases caused by viruses such as colds and flu. Antibiotics are not antipyretics or painkillers. However, sometimes it is observed that the flu infection caused by viruses turns into a bacterial infection in patients with weakened immune systems. Therefore, correct timing in antibiotic use is very important. Many factors are important in choosing antibiotics when planning treatment, including the type of disease, its development, localization, the patient's current risk profile and disease history, the drugs used and his/her ethnicity. Patients need to be evaluated individually by the physician. He said, "Antibiotics should not be used without a doctor's recommendation." Dr. Gökpınar said, “Diseases caused by resistant bacteria have begun to pose a serious threat all over the world. It poses a serious health threat, especially in the intensive care environment and in patients with weakened immune systems. These diseases, caused by resistant bacteria, are resistant to treatment and lead to the development of complications and an increase in the rate of disease and death. Considering this information, it is important to increase public awareness in the use of antibiotics. "It is extremely important to use antibiotics," he said.

In his statement, Dr. stated that unnecessary use of antibiotics should be prevented. Buket Gökpınar: “Antibiotics should not be used without a doctor's advice. Antibiotic treatment should not be stopped without consulting a physician. Widespread and unconscious use of antibiotics in the food industry should be prevented. After the correct diagnosis, the right antibiotic; "It should be given in the best way, in the effective dose required for the patient, at optimum intervals and for the appropriate duration," he said.

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