Mystery #3Tier 2microbes antibiotics medicine
Why does the doctor tell you exactly how long to take antibiotics for?
After a few days on antibiotics you feel brilliant again, so surely you can stop taking the boring tablets? A grown-up will probably tell you to finish the packet. But here is something surprising: scientists have been arguing about that advice, and some of what people confidently say about it turns out not to be backed up. So what is really going on?
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Why do you think the doctor gives you a set number of days rather than just saying stop when you feel better?
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