Antibiotic

Introduction Antibiotics are among the most effective tools in modern medicine. They save lives every day, turning infections that were once deadly into curable conditions. But despite their remarkable benefits, antibiotics are not harmless. Every prescription carries a chance of unwanted effects, ranging from mild digestive discomfort to rare, life-threatening reactions. Understanding these risks is […]

Why antibiotic resistance matters When antibiotics were first introduced in the mid-20th century, they revolutionized medicine. Infections that had once been fatal, like pneumonia, sepsis, tuberculosis, suddenly became treatable. Life expectancy rose, and procedures such as organ transplants, chemotherapy, or even routine surgeries became safer because effective antibiotics were available to control post-operative infections. But