On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:36:17 +0100, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:


My understanding of anti-biotics is that if a course is started, the full
course should always be given.

...

That's changed now, for humans at least. Doctors will vary but our practice
(about eight doctors and several nurses) advise to stop taking the
antibiotics when symptoms have gone.


That's just plain wrong.

Derek