Antibiotics and painkillers Flashcards
1
Q
what is the difference between an antibiotic and painkiller
A
antibiotic kills bacteria pathogen
whereas painkillers just reduce effects of symptoms
2
Q
what is an example of a antibiotic
A
penicillin
3
Q
who discovered penicillin (+year)
A
Flemming 1928
4
Q
why are antiviral drugs rarely used
A
they often damage host cells too
5
Q
what is penicillin
A
penicillium mold
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