Patient Resource · November 2, 2024
Antibiotics are often prescribed when they are not needed for respiratory infections. Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms.
External Resource
Centre for Disease Control & Prevention — Simple Chart
A reference chart from the CDC to help patients and providers distinguish between illnesses that require antibiotics and those that do not.
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