Concerns Raised Over Antibiotic Use Following Sudden Death of Egyptian Bride
Following the tragic death of the "Bride of Nasr City" in Egypt, there has been widespread concern among citizens regarding the excessive and unregulated use of antibiotics.
Medical reports confirmed that the cause of death was linked to the consumption of an antibiotic without medical oversight, raising questions about the health risks associated with such behavior.
* A Unique Phenomenon in Egypt
In a statement, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, head of the liver transplant team at Mansura University, noted that the overuse of antibiotics in Egypt is a unique phenomenon that is unmatched globally.
He explained that while most countries require a valid prescription for these medications, in Egypt, they can be easily obtained at any pharmacy, even with home delivery, without a prescription.
Dr. Abdel Wahab pointed out that this arbitrary use has compromised the effectiveness of antibiotics against microbes and warned of the serious health consequences of such practices. He urged the Ministry of Health to implement crucial regulations prohibiting the dispensing of antibiotics without a prescription and to enhance oversight of pharmacies to ensure compliance.
* Severe Side Effects on the Body
Dr. Abdel Wahab warned that antibiotics can cause severe side effects, particularly affecting the liver and kidneys, as well as impacting the mucous membranes of the intestines and stomach, potentially leading to fungal growth in the digestive tract and chronic diarrhea without apparent cause.
Studies have also indicated possible negative effects on the spinal cord.
* Allergy Cases and Bacterial Resistance
Dr. Jamal Shaaban, former dean of the National Heart Institute, confirmed that some patients may suffer from severe allergies due to antibiotic use and emphasized the need for allergy testing to be conducted in hospitals rather than outpatient clinics to ensure patient safety.
Dr. Shaaban also explained that the excessive use of these medications has led to the emergence of bacterial strains resistant to even the strongest antibiotics, posing a growing risk that threatens the efficacy of treatments in many cases, as well as the possibility of liver failure.
He concluded with a warning that the overuse of antibiotics represents a form of "slow death" for the body and called for regulations on their dispensing and cautious use only in hospitals.
