Antibiotics: When You Need Them and When You Don't – A Guide for Students and the Public Antibiotics have transformed modern medicine by treating bacterial infections that were once life-threatening. However, their misuse has become one of the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), making many common infections more difficult to treat. Understanding when antibiotics are necessary and when they are not is essential for protecting individual and public health. As one of the Top Pharmacy Colleges in Kerala , St. James' College of Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to creating awareness about the responsible use of medicines and preparing future pharmacists to promote rational drug therapy. What Are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines designed to kill or stop the growth of bacteria. They are effective against bacterial infections such as: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Bacterial pneumonia Strep throat Certain skin infections Typhoid fever Some ear infections T...
