Bryan is a physician at a major metropolitan hospital. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, his hospital has been preparing for a terrorist attack. Why does the CDC recommend using antibiotics only when exposure to disease is suspected or confirmed?
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Bryan is a physician at a major metropolitan hospital. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, his hospital has been preparing for a terrorist attack. Why does the CDC recommend using antibiotics only when exposure to disease is suspected or confirmed?
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