Materials About What Antibiotics Can Treat

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  • Antibiotics only treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as strep throat, whooping cough, and urinary tract infection.
  • Share these materials to help spread awareness about the best way to treat an infection.
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  • Remember to use #BeAntibioticsAware in social media posts.
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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: February 9, 2026
Updated: September 17, 2026

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