Can I take antibiotics ahead of time to prevent the possibility of getting anthrax?
There are several potential down sides to this approach. The greatest risk is that exposure to anthrax spores cannot be accurately predicted. If a large segment of the population takes antibiotics to prevent infection, this could lead to an increased risk of side effects and could also result in the possible drug resistance of the bacteria. The unnecessary use of antibiotics could also lead to a shortage should the drugs be needed for the treatment of infections. For these reasons, the use of antibiotics ahead of time is not recommended.
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