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Tampa Bay doctor: ‘Antibiotic resistance is becoming a huge issue’

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January 12, 2024
 Tampa Bay doctor: ‘Antibiotic resistance is becoming a huge issue’
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to address sinusitis, but excessive usage may pose significant risks to a patient's well-being. Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free said that overuse of antibiotics has led to reduced effectiveness, especially in treating sinusitis, and highlighted the challenge of encountering bacteria resistant to current treatments.

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