Even as a young #pediatric resident in the 1980s it became obvious to me that it was much quicker to write an #antibiotic Rx than to explain to patients/parents why an antibiotic wasn’t needed. Sadly, too many beleaguered providers choose the former. #healthcare #AntimicrobialStewardship #PatientCare #AntibioticOveruse #medicine

Well. we know from past performances of the CDC that by the time they catch on it's too late. So, heads up, everyone?

"CDC Sounds the Alarm: A Diarrhea Superbug Is Resisting Drugs and Spreading Fast" https://gizmodo.com/cdc-advisory-shigella-drug-resistant-bacteria-1850164899 #Shigella #antibiotics #antibioticoveruse

‟A Probiotic May Equal Antibiotics in Fighting Staph Infection” https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-01-20/a-probiotic-may-equal-antibiotics-in-fighting-staph-infection #health #antibioticoveruse