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How do antibiotics work?
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How do antibiotics work?
Drugs used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.They do not work against viruses or fungi, and so cannot treat many other infections. Source: Twig Database
Do I need antibiotics for a virus infection or bacterial infection?
- Differences between bacterial and viral infections. (2016, May). Retrieved March 1st, 2018, from Health Direct.: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bacterial-vs-viral-infectionWebsite gives a simple answer in point form.
- Do I need an antibiotic? (2017, Feb 1at). Retrieved March 1st, 2018, from Healthy Me PA: https://www.healthymepa.com/2017/02/21/do-you-need-antibiotics/Simple explanation using good visual aids. Recent information. Easy to understand.
- Infections - bacterial and viral. (2014, March). Retrieved March 1st, 2018, from Better Health Channel: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/infections-bacterial-and-viralDetailed outline of bacterial and viral infections. Need to read the whole article carefully to find the answer to the question.
What is the best way to take antibiotics?
- Using medication: using antibiotics correctly and avoiding resistance. (2017). Retrieved March 1st, 2018, from Pub Med Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0087079/Though most of the article is about resistance, at the bottom of the page is some clear guidance in relation to taking antibiotics.
- When and how to take antibiotics. (2014). Retrieved March 1st, 2018, from Alliance of Prudent Use of Antibiotics: http://emerald.tufts.edu/med/apua/about_issue/when_how.shtmlWell organized outline of the topic. Uses clear language. Short article only however.