Inappropriate antibiotic use for COVID-19 is linked to resistance

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UC San Francisco researchers have found that taking azithromycin for even one day triggers antibiotic resistance in the respiratory tract microbiome, based on a study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The findings highlight the dangers of inappropriate antibiotic use during viral infections like COVID-19.

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