drug
any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body.
antibiotic
a type of drug that kills bacteria or stops them from growing
antibiotic resistance
Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics, which reduces the effectiveness of the drugs.
example of bacteria resistance to antibiotic
MRSA
use of antibiotic
used to treat bacterial infections
antibiotic resistance
Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics, which reduces their effectiveness.
Why are bacteria building resistance to antibiotics?
Overuse of antibiotics (using them too often)
Not completing the full course → some bacteria survive and become resistant
Mutation in bacteria → some naturally become resistant and survive
How to control the resistance of bacteria
-Use antibiotics only when necessary
-complete the full course of antibiotic
-use correct dose
some type of antibiotic?
penicillin and tetracycline
penicillin method to kill bacteria
Penicillin → weakens the cell wall → bacteria burst → bacteria die
