Also, antiviral agents are not effective against bacterial infections. Likewise, antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. When the wrong drug is prescribed to treat an infection, the patient is at risk of drug resistance. “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. Without effective antibiotics, the success of major surgeries and cancer chemotherapy would be compromised. The cost of healthcare for patients with resistant infections is higher than that of care for patients with non-resistant infections due to longer duration of illness, additional tests and the use of more expensive drugs” World Health Organization ( 2016). That said, the microbe should be properly identified before prescribing any antimicrobial to anyone