Amadei, Steffanie S., and Vicente Notario. “A Significant Question in Cancer Risk and Therapy: Are Antibiotics Positive or Negative Effectors? Current Answers and Possible Alternatives.” Antibiotics, vol. 9, no. 9, 2020, p. 580.
The authors of the study debate the usefulness of antibiotics for cancer patients, outlining the problems that their consumption causes. Namely, the aggravation of the condition of patients with cancer is mentioned, which directs the conversation toward the discussion of substitutes such as bacteriophages and the related treatment opportunities that cause lesser harm. Moreover, the problem of antibiotic resistance in patients is outlined as one of the key reasons for including bacteriophages in treatment options. The article can be considered an important addition to the arguments against antibiotics.
Amarasiri, Mohan, Daisuke Sano, and Satoru Suzuki. “Understanding Human Health Risks Caused by Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (ARB) and Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARG) in Water Environments: Current Knowledge and Questions to be Answered.” Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, vol. 50, no. 19, 2020, pp. 2016-2059.
The authors of the article raise a very important point concerning the use of antibiotics as the standards method of reducing the threat of bacteria affecting an individual. Namely, the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the implications of ignoring them is explored in this research. The authors conclude that antibiotics may need to be substituted with the medications that would allow preventing the threats caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well. The specified article can be used to promote change in the current healthcare context not by removing antibiotics but by offering substitute options.
Fiore, Marco, et al. “Nosocomial Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Antibiotic Treatment in the Era of Multi-Drug Resistance Pathogens: A Systematic Review.” World Journal of Gastroenterology, vol. 23, no. 25, 2017, p. 4654.
In another research that addresses some of the positive effects of antibiotics, this paper explores the idea of using the specified medication for treating the infections developed during the hospital stay. According to the research outcomes, using antibiotics in case of a nosocomial issue allows for curbing the development of a health complication at the earliest stage possible. As a result, massive health issues can be addressed by introducing post-surgery patients to antibiotic treatments. The article can be utilized to support the pre-antibiotic argument and specify the cases in which the use of antibiotics is inevitable. Notably, its focus on the existence of drug resistance pathogens allows exploring the issue in greater depth.
Heta, Saimir, and Ilma Robo. “The Side Effects of the Most Commonly Used Group of Antibiotics in Periodontal Treatments.” Medical Sciences, vol. 6, no. 1, 2018, p. 6.
This research is very direct in its intent, specifying the key adverse effects that antibiotics cause in patients. According to the authors, apart from the increasing resistance to their effects, regular consumption of antibiotics may result in nausea, gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, stomatitis, and related health issues that are typical in patients that use antibiotics as a treatment option research explains. Therefore, the application of antibiotics needs to be reconsidered, with a careful evaluation of the patient’s health specifics. The article can be used as the basis for the promotion of change in the use and prescription of antibiotics.
Hopkins, Heidi, et al. “Impact of Introduction of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria on Antibiotic Prescribing: Analysis of Observational and Randomised Studies in Public and Private Healthcare Settings.” BMJ, vol. 29, no. 356, 2017, pp. 1-8.
Examining the problem of antibiotic susceptibility and considering the issues associated with the use of antibiotics in the context of managing malaria, the study provides a decent overview of the positive and negative effects of the specified treatment. As a result, opportunities for the further choice in using antibiotics when addressing similar concerns and fighting the threat of infections in vulnerable patients are introduced. The research provides a basis for making a decision concerning the application of antibiotics in the management of a specific health issue and serves as an important argument in considering the subject matter on a case-by-case basis.
Hussein, Elsayed Os, et al. “Ameliorative Effects of Antibiotic-, Probiotic-and Phytobiotic-Supplemented Diets on the Performance, Intestinal Health, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality of Clostridium Perfringens-Infected Broilers.” Animals, vol. 10, no. 4, 2020, p. 669.
Offering a different perspective, this paper argues that antibiotics should be considered as a legitimate treatment option. According to the results of the study, antibiotics still provide an unparalleled extent of infection prevention and management. In addition, the study shows that antibiotics lead to the desired outcomes faster than any other available treatments. Therefore, the study serves as a solid argument in favor of antibiotics, which means that it can be used as a counterargument against the established thesis statement.
Works Cited
Amadei, Steffanie S., and Vicente Notario. “A Significant Question in Cancer Risk and Therapy: Are Antibiotics Positive or Negative Effectors? Current Answers and Possible Alternatives.” Antibiotics, vol. 9, no. 9, 2020, p. 580.
Amarasiri, Mohan, Daisuke Sano, and Satoru Suzuki. “Understanding Human Health Risks Caused by Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (ARB) and Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARG) in Water Environments: Current Knowledge and Questions to be Answered.” Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, vol. 50, no. 19, 2020, pp. 2016-2059.
Fiore, Marco, et al. “Nosocomial Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Antibiotic Treatment in the Era of Multi-Drug Resistance Pathogens: A Systematic Review.” World Journal of Gastroenterology, vol. 23, no. 25, 2017, p. 4654.
Heta, Saimir, and Ilma Robo. “The Side Effects of the Most Commonly Used Group of Antibiotics in Periodontal Treatments.” Medical Sciences, vol. 6, no. 1, 2018, p. 6.
Hopkins, Heidi, et al. “Impact of Introduction of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria on Antibiotic Prescribing: Analysis of Observational and Randomised Studies in Public and Private Healthcare Settings.” BMJ, vol. 29, no. 356, 2017, pp. 1-8.
Hussein, Elsayed Os, et al. “Ameliorative Effects of Antibiotic-, Probiotic-and Phytobiotic-Supplemented Diets on the Performance, Intestinal Health, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality of Clostridium Perfringens-Infected Broilers.” Animals, vol. 10, no. 4, 2020, p. 669.