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Discuss how limiting antibiotic use to necessary situations can help prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria like MRSA.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceDrugsSupplement content

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This point belongs to Drugs, especially Drugs outcomes.
You need to be able to discuss how limiting antibiotic use to necessary situations can help prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria like MRSA.
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Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve to survive exposure to antibiotics. This can happen due to overuse or misuse of antibiotics.

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Discuss the importance of limiting antibiotic use to necessary situations.
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