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💊 Why antibiotics don’t work for viral infections Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses, which is why they don’t help with viral illnesses or shorten recovery. Common viral illnesses include: Colds Influenza Most sore throats Many cases of acute bronchitis Why unnecessary use matters: Every unnecessary antibiotic gives bacteria another chance to adapt. Over time, they become harder — or even impossible — to treat. This is the foundation of antibiotic resistance. The impact includes: Longer hospital stays Higher healthcare costs More complications Fewer effective treatments Increased morbidity and mortality 💬 A message to healthcare professionals: Every antibiotic decision is a stewardship decision. Helping patients understand the difference between bacterial and non-bacterial infections protects today’s care and tomorrow’s treatment options.   At PHASE Scientific, we believe earlier, more accurate differentiation of bacterial and non-bacterial infections supports better antimicrobial stewardship and more confident frontline decision‑making. 👉 Connect with our team: https://lnkd.in/gmuScbKu Source post: https://lnkd.in/gJT-jnQa #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #Stewardship #Diagnostics #HealthcareInnovation #PHASEScientific

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