How do antibiotics work? Although there are a number of different types of antibiotic they all work in one of two ways: A bactericidal antibiotic kills the bacteria. Penicillin is a bactericidal. A bactericidal usually either interferes with the formation of the bacterium's cell wall or its ...
Antibiotics are powerful germ-fighting tools when used carefully and safely. But up to half of all antibiotic use isn’t necessary. Overuse has led to antibacterial resistance. Bacteria adapt over time and become “super bacteria” or “superbugs.” They change so that antibiotics no longer work...
Antibiotics is a chemical substance produced by one microorganism, that selectively inhibits the growth of another micro organism. Example: penicillins and cephalosporins
The public health consequences of losing antibiotics are almost incomprehensible. Standard medical procedures would become extremely risky and even a simple cut could kill. In many cases, antibiotic-resistant infections lead to prolonged and/or costlier medical treatments; extended hospital or rehabilitation...
What Are Antibiotics? - Definition, Types & Side Effects from Chapter 20 / Lesson 16 73K When people and animals develop a bacterial infection, they may be given antibiotics to help fight off their illness. Explore the definition, types, and side effects of antibiotics. Learn about the pro...
What will happen if our bodies are developing a resistance to antibiotics?. 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 感染难以治疗、医疗风险增加、医疗成本上升、更高死亡率 当人体或病原体对抗生素产生耐药性时: 1. 感染难以治疗:抗生素失效导致细菌感染无法被抑制,常规治疗手段失效; 2. 医疗风险增加:手术、化疗等依赖...
A. Interferon has serious side effects, while antibiotics do not。B. Antibiotics kill germs by attacking them directly, while interferon does not.C. Antibiotics are very effective, while the effect of interferon is limited.D. They are different in structure, although they are both proteins. ...
Official answer: The most common drugs used to treat an uncomplicated UTI include: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra...
Official answer: Antibiotics are not typically used to treat acute bronchitis, which is caused by a viral infection. Bronchitis, with...
Both vaccines and antibiotics are used to treat infectious diseases. There are vaccines that work against both viruses and bacterias. Antibiotics, however, only work against bacteria and other microorganisms. Vaccines stimulate antibody production in the body. Antibiotics inhibit the growth of or destro...