Antibiotics, Anti-fungals and microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
what are antibiotics used to stop
A
pathogens reproducing or to kill them
2
Q
what do Anti fungal treatments do
A
slow the growth of fungi
3
Q
Would you use an anti-fungal treatment to treat a bacterial infection?
A
because they are different thing therefore anti fungal does not harm bacteria
4
Q
Name the type of microorganism that antibiotics are successful against
A
pneumonia and staphylococcal
5
Q
what is the zone of inhibition
A
a circular area around the spot of the antibiotic in which the bacteria do not grow
