Understanding Antibiotics and Resistance

What is the primary function of antibiotics in treating infections?

• To target and destroy viruses

• To strengthen human cells

• To enhance the immune system

• To attack parts of bacterial cells not found in human cells

Why are antibiotics ineffective against the common cold?

• Colds are caused by bacteria

• Colds are caused by viruses

• Antibiotics only work on fungi

• Antibiotics are too weak

What is a major consequence of antibiotic resistance?

• Stronger immune systems

• Decreased bacterial infections

• A return to pre-antibiotic era health risks

• Increased effectiveness of antibiotics

How can bacteria spread resistance to antibiotics?

• By transferring resistance genes to other bacteria

• By mutating into viruses

• By becoming dormant

• By hiding from antibiotics

What is a recommended practice to help slow down antibiotic resistance?

• Using antibiotics for viral infections

• Completing the full course of prescribed antibiotics

• Stopping antibiotics as soon as you feel better

• Demanding antibiotics for all infections