Health

Scientists push for change of tack in antibiotic use

Mercy Kendi, 26, suffers from persistent sore throat infections that cause her sleepless nights whenever they strike. 'They mostly come when I am having flu. My throat becomes painful and it becomes hard to swallow food. I also get fevers and feel fatigued.'
Regular prescription of antibiotics results in resistance that makes it difficult to treat deadly bacterial infections. / Net photo
Regular prescription of antibiotics results in resistance that makes it difficult to treat deadly bacterial infections. / Net photo
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