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Patients faking symptoms to get antibiotics as drug resistance grows

Written By: TDG Syndication
Last Updated: November 11, 2026 19:20:10 IST

Washington (dpa) – A new national survey has found that nearly 30% of adults in the US have lied to doctors to obtain antibiotics. Some patients admitted to exaggerating their symptoms, while others

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