Thanks in advance Janie comes to the office complaining of a sore throat, hoarse

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Thanks in advance

Janie comes to the office complaining of a sore throat, hoarseness, cough, and runny nose. Dr. Merry has examined Janie and told her that she has a virus. Janie tells you as she leaves the office that she just does not understand why Dr. Merry did not give her an antibiotic. Janie's health history is nonsignificant except for the symptoms of the present respiratory tract infection.

What reason do you give Janie to explain why Dr. Merry did not prescriptive an antibiotic?

What do you tell Janie about the misuse of antibiotics?

Is a prophylactic prescription for an antibiotic indicated in this case?

Explanation / Answer

This is because prescribing antibiotics for a viral infection isn't unnecessary. It's dangerous. It won't cure the infection, it won't keep other people from catching it, it won't relieve symptoms. And it can cause dangerous side effects.

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