antibiotics

Antibiotics

Drugs used to treat bacterial infections by either killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria

Common antibiotics

Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Fluoroquinolones

Resistance

Development of resistance due to overuse/misuse of antibiotics

Ways bacteria develop resistance

Importance of proper use, Completing full course of antibiotics, Not sharing antibiotics, Not using antibiotics for viral infections

Side effects of antibiotics

Allergic reactions, Diarrhea, Nausea

Future of antibiotics

Research on new antibiotics, Combating antibiotic resistance through stewardship and development of new drugs

penicillin

Antibiotics discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. Effective against bacterial infections by inhibiting their cell wall synthesis.

antigens

are foreign substances that trigger an immune response in the body, leading to the production of antibodies to neutralize or eliminate them.

antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to help identify and neutralize foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.

t cells

are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune response by recognizing and destroying infected cells.

b cells

are white blood cells that produce antibodies, present antigens to T cells, and form memory cells for long-lasting immunity.