Popping the pill? Know the difference between bacterial and viral infection first

Antibiotic-resistance infection rise

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Antibiotic resistance can make medical procedures unsafe and the treatment of infections uncertain. What happens when the body begins to resist antibiotics? Is there a connection between Indian genes and drug resistance? This 'World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week', specialist GP Dr Bani Kaur answers these questions in detail.



We would like to inform you that the information expressed in this interview is of general nature. This information may not be appropriate for your personal circumstances - contact your doctor for clear advice on your situation.


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