True False Myth Buster

I should keep any leftover antibiotics and save them for the next illness

• True

• False

Antibiotics may cause diarrhea

• True

• False

I need to be discharged with antibiotics after my surgery

• True

• False

Nausea or Diarrhea is a sign of allergic reactions to antibiotics

• True

• False

Antibiotics will treat my cold

• True

• False

Antibiotics do no harm

• True

• False

I should take antibiotics at the first sign of a a fever

• True

• False

I should complete my prescribed course of antibiotics

• True

• False

Do I recover faster from flu when I take antibiotics?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Answer explanation

Antibiotics do NOT work on viruses and do NOT speed up recovery from viral infections. Taking antibiotics unnecessarily can lead to antibiotics resistance

How do I know if I am suffering from a viral or bacterial infection?

• Green phlegm

• Yellow phlegm

• Fever

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Symptoms of bacterial and viral infections can be similar for upper respiratory tract infections. Differentiating between the two requires medical assessment and you should consult your doctor for the treatment you need.