15.2.4 - Antimicrobials
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What is an antimicrobial?
💡 Hint: What do you think antimicrobials do?
Name one example of an antibiotic.
💡 Hint: Think of medications that fight bacteria.
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What is the main function of antibiotics?
💡 Hint: What type of microorganisms do antibiotics fight?
True or False: Antiseptics can be used on non-living surfaces.
💡 Hint: Consider where you apply antiseptics.
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Consider an outbreak of bacterial infection. Discuss the steps you would take using antimicrobials to control the situation.
💡 Hint: What role does each antimicrobial type play?
Evaluate the long-term implications of antibiotic overuse on public health.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance needed in antibiotic consumption.
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