New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- : Issuing strict warnings against the growing antibiotic abuse in our nation, medical experts on Monday said that people should not take antibiotics indiscriminately unless prescribed and supervised by a doctor, cautioning about the dangers of self-medication and overuse.
Speaking to media persons, AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas, on Tuesday, underlined that the most common infections are viral, and taking antibiotics, which are antibacterials, is futile for treating such ailments. The health expert cautioned that the rampant popping of antibiotic pills without a doctor's prescription and dosage guidance could cause resistance among the patients.
"People who have developed antibiotic resistance from the overuse of these...