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Over prescription of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance and the emergence of bacteria like MRSA. A recent study by Intermountain Healthcare has found that one in 10 antibiotic prescriptions causes adverse events.
Researchers identify hundreds of thousands of cases of resulting diarrhea, candidiasis, and C difficile infections needing medical attention.
More than 60% of study patients received antibiotics for acute upper respiratory infections, and many cases led to adverse health events.
Overprescribing and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics not only leading to resistance but also causing patient harm according to new study.