C - Fighting Disease - Past And Future Flashcards
1
Q
What was Semmelweis’ theory?
A
That doctors should wash their hands to reduce he death rate of patients- he was successful as it changed from 12% to 2%
2
Q
Antibiotic resistance is becoming more or less common?
A
More
3
Q
Why can’t people who become infected with resistant strains of bacteria not easily get rid of their illness?
A
Because the antibiotics don’t work and so they pass the resistant strains on!
4
Q
Bacteria that are resistant to most known antibiotics are usually called…?
A
Superbugs
