How does antibiotic resistance happen?

Antibiotics are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics cannot treat viral infections, such as cold, flu, and most coughs. Sydney based general practitioner Dr Sivagowry explains about what antibiotics are, how they work, potential side effects, and antibiotic resistance. Produced by Renuka.

Hand holding medicine capsule pack at the pharmacy drugstore. Inset:Dr Sivagowry Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

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