Antibiotic Notes Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are antibiotics and what are they made from
A
-Medicines that kill or stop bacteria
-Made from fungi, bacteria, or chemicals
2
Q
How do antibiotics work
A
Kill bacteria or stop them from growing
3
Q
How do antibiotics get the wound
A
Travel through bloodstream to infected area
4
Q
When should we use antibiotics
A
For bacterial infections.
5
Q
When should you not use antibiotics
A
Not used for viruses, viral infections
6
Q
How can antibiotics be bad?
A
-Kill good bacteria in the body
-Can cause antibiotic resistance
-Overuse can lead to superbugs (hard to kill bacteria)
