Explanation: The SARS-CoV-2 virus affects multiple organs and causes chronic damage to them without the need for a pathogen that acts on the body at the same time. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we observed increased use of antibiotics that does not seem to have helped COVID-19 patients. In fact, the widespread use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that can create a serious problem in dealing with pathogens in the future. This is one of the reasons greek authorities tightened the regulations on prescribing antibiotics.
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