WHO Updates Antibiotic Guidelines for COVID-19 Management

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises against using antibiotics for severe COVID-19 unless a bacterial infection is suspected, adjusting guidelines based on recent studies. Changes reflect reduced COVID-19 severity and evolving healthcare practices. Revised guidelines aim to address antimicrobial resistance and better integrate care into healthcare systems.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated guidelines advising against the use of antibiotics in managing severe COVID-19 cases unless there is a suspected bacterial co-infection.

The WHO's recommendations are the result of new evidence from recent meta-analyses showing the ineffectiveness of antibiotics in such context.

Significant changes have occurred in COVID-19 management, with reduced infection rates and severities leading to the integration of patient care into regular healthcare systems.

(With inputs from agencies.)