antibiotics
what are antimicrobials?
therapeutic substances used to prevent or treat an infection
what are different types of antimicrobials
antiseptic
antibiotics
antivirials
antifungals
antiparasitics
how do antimicrobials kill microorganisms and prevent their growth ?
by targeting steps in cellular metabolism such as the synthesis of biological macromolecules the activity of cellular enzymes or cellular structures
what are pathogens ?
microorganisms that cause disease
what are commensal bacteria
microorganisms that when in the correct place may be of mutual benefit and not harmful
why are patients encouraged to finish their antibiotics?
to prevent greater infections
what type of antibiotics can cause accidental pregnancies?
"cillins" medications
"cycline" medications