Microorganisms: Friend and Foe — Science STD 8 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceMicroorganisms: Friend and Foe4 Marks
Question
What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?
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Answer
Antibiotics are medicines produced by certain micro-organisms to kill other disease$-$causing micro$-$organisms. These medicines are commonly obtained from bacteria and fungi. Streptomycin, tetracycline, penicillin, etc. are common antibiotics. Precautions to be taken while using antibiotics:
$i.$ Antibiotics should be taken under the supervision of a well qualified doctor.
$ii.$ Course $($intake$)$ of antibiotics should be completed as per the prescription given by the doctor.
$iii.$ Antibiotics should be taken in the right amount and at the right time. A wrong dose of antibiotics makes the drug ineffective. Also, excessive consumption of drugs may kill the useful bacteria present in our body.
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