Does reducing the use of antibiotic products slow the development of resistant bacteria?
Yes and no. If you don’t need the antibiotic don’t take it. Provided you need it for your illness it is of utmost importance to take all of it, even if you feel better. The reason why many doctors are reluctant to write a prescription for antibiotics is the medication will only work on bacteria related illnesses. Many people don’t feel better unless a Dr. writes them a prescription even if it won’t help them (placebo effect). It was quite a common occurrence prior to drug resistant bacteria panic. A virus attacks the cell itself and wreaks havoc inside the cell. Bacteria inhabit outside of the cell proper, e.g. blood plasma. The antibody mediated immune system attacks the bacteria since antibodies are located in plasma. Antibiotics work well when prescribed properly and taken properly. As with the law of nature, all living things have the opportunity to adapt. The same can be applied to bacteria. If there are residual bacteria cells left over from the illness and the patient hasn’t tak
