Reserve antibiotics

Last updated on: 08.07.2021

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Reserve antibiotics are antibiotics that are only used for severe infections where the pathogen is not known, or when a for the therapy of a disease. Which antibiotic is used as a reserve antibiotic depends on the infection and the pathogen. Reserve antibiotics are often associated with more severe side effects and higher costs

Last updated on: 08.07.2021