Did You Know?
Some antibiotics come from mold!
How They Work
Antibiotics find and kill bad germs.
When to Use
Use antibiotics for bacterial infections only.
What antibiotics Does
They help us feel better fast.
They stop germs from growing.
They are not for colds or flu.
We must take them as the doctor says.
Some germs can learn to fight them.
They can help save lives.
More About antibiotics
Antibiotics were found a long time ago. A man named Alexander Fleming found the first one. It was called penicillin. This was a big deal for sick people.
Now, we use antibiotics all the time. They help us when we get sick from germs. Doctors give them to help us heal.
In the future, we may find new antibiotics. This can help us fight new germs. It is important to keep looking for more ways to help us stay well.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Antibiotics"] --> B["Type of Antimicrobial"]
A --> C["Active Against Bacteria"]
B --> D["Kill or Inhibit Growth"]
D --> E["Used in Treatment"]
D --> F["Not Effective Against Viruses"]
D --> G["Not Effective Against Fungi"]
E --> H["Prevent Bacterial Infections"]
What Do These Words Mean?
antibiotic:A medicine that fights bacteria.
antimicrobial:A substance that kills or stops the growth of germs.
antibacterial:A type of medicine that specifically targets bacteria.
antiprotozoal:A medicine that fights protozoa, which are tiny organisms.
antiviral:A medicine that fights viruses.
