Antibiotics have been vital tools in the fight against bacterial infections, however their effectiveness has declined in recent times due to the advent of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. According to a study by P, the use of antibiotics and environmental influences have allowed these bacterial strains to respond rapidly to environmental changes and therefore to develop resistance. This acquired ability can have serious and broad implications in the medical field, evident in a study by O on the resistance of intestinal Staphylococcus aureus. It has been suggested that bacterial resistance develops with excessive and unnecessary prescribing and early discontinuation of antibiotic treatment. O noted that unsupervised self-medication of antibiotics has been a key factor in the advancement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A recent study revealed alarming use of antibiotics in developing countries. Nonprescription antibiotics have primarily been used to treat coughs and flu, in which patients stop the drugs before completing their course because they feel unwell....