Antibiotic Use and Resistance Knowledge: Awareness Among the General Public in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Background And Objective: Antibiotics (Abs) are a class of medication generally prescribed for bacterial infections. Abs misuse, caused by either medication non-compliance or self-medication, may lead to Abs resistance, a problem that is trending around the globe. In 2018, dispensing Abs without a prescription became prohibited in Saudi Arabia.