Antibiotic Resistance Flashcard

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What is one way bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics?

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By mutating

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What happens to bacteria when their DNA changes?

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They develop new properties

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Why might antibiotics not work against certain bacteria?

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Because the bacteria have mutated

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What is MRSA an example of?

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A superbug

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What is a major factor in the development of antibiotic resistance?

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Overuse of antibiotics

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What is one procedure to reduce the incidence of superbugs?

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Increasing hygiene measures

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Why is MRSA a concern in hospitals?

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It is resistant to most antibiotics

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What is one way to prevent the spread of MRSA?

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Isolating patients

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superbug

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A bacterium resistant to antibiotics

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What is a recommended action to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use?

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Not overusing antibiotics