1.8 Changing Pathogens Flashcards

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Q

What do mutations in a pathogen do?

A

They produce new strains and some may be resistant to antibiotics

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Why should antibiotics not be used for mild infections?

A

So we can slow down the development of a new resistant strain

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Q

What’s the MRSA superbug?

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It is a bacteria that has evolved and become resistant to normal antibiotics

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