When should antibiotics be stopped?

The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Tran Thi Phuong Thuy - Hepatobiliary specialist, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Strep throat is a type of infection caused by bacteria. If not treated carefully, the disease can lead to complications such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic heart disease. Treatment with antibiotics will help relieve symptoms, shorten the duration of the illness, and reduce the risk of these complications. It also helps limit the spread of disease to those around.
However, in order to achieve the therapeutic effect, it is necessary to take antibiotics at the full dose and for a full time as prescribed by the doctor. Stopping antibiotics early or not taking enough doses can cause antibiotic resistance, the disease is more likely to recur and is more serious than it was at the beginning.
Always remember: take the right antibiotic, at the right dose, without skipping doses, and for the full time as prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel better. Aborting the course of treatment is an opportunity for the bacteria to survive again, continue to multiply and become resistant to antibiotics.
So the answer to the minigame ''Quiz with prizes'' on February 28, which was held on Vinmec's official fanpage, is Answer C (The doctor diagnosed you with strep throat and prescribed antibiotics. within 10 days. After 5 days, your fever and sore throat will be gone. You will: Take the full dose and time as prescribed by the doctor)
List of 03 winners:
Customer Vu Ngoc Linh Receive canned milk
Ho Tu Anh Customer Receives 01 Personal Blood Glucose Meter
Customer Pham Anh Thi Receives 01 Free Voucher for medical examination