‘’Myth Busting in Infectious Diseases’’: A Comprehensive Review
Ali Almajid,
Shatha Almuyidi,
Shatha Alahmadi
et al.
Abstract:Antibiotics have played a pivotal role in modern medicine, drastically reducing mortality rates associated with bacterial infections. Despite their significant contributions, the emergence of antibiotic resistance has become a formidable challenge, necessitating a re-evaluation of antibiotic use practices. The widespread belief in clinical practice that bactericidal antibiotics are inherently superior to bacteriostatic ones lacks consistent support from evidence in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). With the… Show more
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