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Tampa doctor on overusing antibiotics: 'When patients really need it, the antibiotic won't work and it will be resistant'

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November 6, 2023
Tampa doctor on overusing antibiotics: 'When patients really need it, the antibiotic won't work and it will be resistant'
Patients oftentimes use antibiotics to treat their sinus issues, but it's crucial to keep in mind that misusing them could lead to antibiotic resistance. Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free said that if antibiotics are overused, they won't work when they're actually necessary.

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