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Examples of when antibiotics are urgent and necessary

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1/17/15

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English

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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Antibiotics save lives, ensure they work when we need them. • Sepsis • Bacterial meningitis • Bloodstream infections • Bacterial pneumonia Antibiotics are miracle drugs Use antibiotics appropriately Prevent antibiotic resistance

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