Breaking the Antibiotic Cycle: Misconceptions in Indian Healthcare
Published on: Sept. 10, 2025, 11:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A study in India reveals healthcare providers erroneously believe patients desire antibiotics, leading to overprescription. Despite assumptions, patients showed no preference for practitioners who prescribe antibiotics. Reducing such misconceptions may curb antibiotic overuse and prevent antimicrobial resistance, a significant global health challenge expected to cause millions of deaths by 2050.
