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Using antibiotics when they are not needed can make bacteria resistant to them.

What we found

When antibiotics are used too much or when they are not needed, some bacteria learn to survive them. Then the medicine may not work when you really need it.

Why we gave this result

WHO says misuse and overuse of antimicrobials drives drug resistance. CDC and the NHS say taking antibiotics unnecessarily can stop them working in future.

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