Eli5: If there are billions of bacteria in our body, why is it bad for someone to just pop some anti biotics even without being sick

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Antibiotics kill bacteria. There are billions of bacteria in our body. Why is it drug abuse if I just decide to toss in a few in my mouth, without being sick, since there would always be bacteria to kill

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Two big problems with that, one for you, and one for you and everyone else.

* Lots of those bacteria are helping you. Killing them is bad for you.

* Improper dosage and scheduling of antibiotic use is counterproductive. You’re basically applying selective pressure to create antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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