• WoodScientist@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    Crazier idea: let’s abuse the hell of one and only one antibiotic. Select the antibiotic that has so many resistances that it’s practically useless in a clinical setting. Then prescribe THAT antibiotic to anyone who wants an antibiotic for the flu. The doc can truthfully tell them they’re being prescribed an antibiotic. They get their big fat placebo, and nothing of value is lost.