Treating Diseases R Flashcards
What do antibiotics do
Kill bacteria inside the body but not viruses
What is an example of an antibiotic
Penicillin
What is a negative side effect of using antibiotics
Bacteria will become resistant and therefore more dangerous
What is an example of a strain of bacteria resistant to antibiotics
MRSA
What should doctors do do lessen the chance of resistant bacteria cropping up
They should try not to prescribe antibiotics
What are the three key rules doctors must abide by when prescribing antibiotics
Not unless really needed
Not for non serious infections
Not for viral infections
What should patients do to make sure all the bacteria are dead
Complete their course of anti biotics so no bacteria are left that may form resistive strains
What do new painkillers do
Treat the symptoms of the diseas but do not kill pathogens
What do new antiviral drugs do
They will kill viruses without damaging the body’s tissues
Why are new antibiotics needed
To combat resistant strains of bacteria
Traditionally what we’re drugs extracted from
Plants and microorganisms
