👉 Manufactured infections refer to conditions or symptoms that are intentionally created or exaggerated by healthcare providers, often for financial gain or other ulterior motives. This can involve over-treatment with antibiotics, unnecessary procedures, or the use of invasive diagnostic tests to justify more costly interventions. These practices can lead to antibiotic resistance, unnecessary patient harm, and increased healthcare costs. The term "manufactured" highlights the unethical manipulation of medical care, where the primary goal is profit rather than patient well-being. Such practices not only undermine trust in the healthcare system but also pose significant risks to public health by contributing to the broader issue of antibiotic resistance and the overall inefficiency of medical resource allocation.
