Antibiotics Use and Immunity: Understanding the Risks

Kathmandu. When suffering from cough, sore throat, fever, or any other infection, many people immediately start taking antibiotics. Some people are afraid to take antibiotics, thinking that frequent use weakens the body's ability to fight disease, i.e., immunity. Does immunity really weaken with frequent antibiotic use? We have always heard that antibiotics should be used correctly and not taken indiscriminately. Incorrect or excessive use of antibiotics can lead to the development of resistance in bacteria against the medicine. This is called antibiotic resistance. This means that bacteria can develop the ability to resist the effects of antibiotic drugs. In other words, bacteria that were previously killed or controlled by an antibiotic may not be destroyed by the same drug later. Therefore, it is important to understand how to use antibiotics and how they affect immunity.

Does immunity really weaken from taking too many antibiotics?