Tetracycline is often given on a long-term basis for the treatment of acne. Recent studies indicate that people given this antibiotic — and their near relatives — may develop germs which are antibiotic resistant. If these germs get out of control it may be difficult to eradicate them because of their resistance to the antibiotic. (The Journal of Investigative Dermatology 85(1)35-37, 1985)
Copyright 1985 Phylis A Austin
