While antibiotics are beneficial in certain types of acute diarrhea, <answer>they are usually not used except in specific situations</answer>. There are concerns that antibiotics may increase the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome in people infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7. In resource-poor countries, treatment with antibiotics may be beneficial. However, some bacteria are developing antibiotic resistance, particularly Shigella. Antibiotics can also cause diarrhea, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea is the most common adverse effect of treatment with general antibiotics.
Are antibiotics used in diarrhea instances?
they are usually not used except in specific situations