Risks of Self-Medicating with Antibiotics

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What is a potential risk of a worsening condition for patients who self-treat with antibiotics?

Delayed recovery

What is one of the severe risks involved for those who self-medicate using antibiotics?

Incorrect self-diagnosis

Why did the male doctor create drug resistance by leaving his antibiotic treatment incomplete?

He didn't have a complete understanding of antibiotic use

What was the reason behind the doctor's decision to stop taking the antibiotic before completing the course?

He felt better after two days

What percentage of people turn to antibiotics when self-treating, according to the text?

80.4 percent

What is the example of a severe risk mentioned in the text for those who self-medicate using antibiotics?

Dangerous drug interactions

What could be a consequence if the male doctor has to take antibiotics again after creating drug resistance?

Longer recovery time

What is a risk of self-medicating with antibiotics as mentioned in the text?

Masking of severe diseases

Learn about the severe risks involved in self-medicating with antibiotics, including incorrect self-diagnosis, potential adverse reactions, worsening of the condition, masking of severe diseases, dangerous drug interactions, and the risk of dependence and abuse.

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