1.6 Using drugs to treat disease Flashcards
1
Q
What do antibiotics kill?
A
Bacteria, NOT viruses
2
Q
Name an antibiotic
A
Penicillin, Alexander Fleming 1928
3
Q
Why are viruses difficult to kill with drugs?
A
Because they reproduce inside the body cells so any treatment could also damage the body cells.
4
Q
What is the usual way to treat viral illnesses? 2
A
Painkillers, cough mixture etc to treat the symptoms
Allow the bodies immune system to to overcome the pathogens.
5
Q
Which two people developed the use of penicillin?
A
Florey and Chain
