Three things to keep in mind when taking antibiotics

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Three things to keep in mind when taking antibiotics

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WHO has been urging rational use of antibiotics for decades now. Why is that? What is at risk? And what can governments and individuals do to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics for future generations? Dr Hanan Balkhy explains on Science in 5

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May 12, 2023

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