Novant Health: Antibiotic Resistance

CHARLOTTE, NC — Antibiotics are valuable and life-saving therapies for patients with bacterial infections.

However, many common seasonal illnesses such as the common cold, sinusitis, most cases of bronchitis, and some ear infections, are caused by viruses which cannot be treated with antibiotics.

Dr. Erin Washburn, a pediatrician from Novant Health breaks down what antibiotic resistance is what it means for your little one.