Scribd
Upload
160 views2 pages

PHARMACEUTICAL Exp 4 PDF

Model 1 is more accurate in describing the evolution of antibiotic resistance. When antibiotics are used, they selectively kill susceptible bacteria while resistant strains survive and multiply, potentially spreading to other hosts and becoming more harmful. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics, such as taking them for viral infections, increases the probability that resistant bacteria will develop. While resistant bacteria may be more difficult to treat, they can still cause infections. The overuse and incomplete use of antibiotics promotes the growth of resistant bacteria by selectively killing susceptible bacteria.

Uploaded by

Salix Matt
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
160 views2 pages

PHARMACEUTICAL Exp 4 PDF

Model 1 is more accurate in describing the evolution of antibiotic resistance. When antibiotics are used, they selectively kill susceptible bacteria while resistant strains survive and multiply, potentially spreading to other hosts and becoming more harmful. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics, such as taking them for viral infections, increases the probability that resistant bacteria will develop. While resistant bacteria may be more difficult to treat, they can still cause infections. The overuse and incomplete use of antibiotics promotes the growth of resistant bacteria by selectively killing susceptible bacteria.

Uploaded by

Salix Matt
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT 4: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

MATEUS S.E

201705714
1. Presented below are two models for the evolution of antibiotic resistance. Which
model do you think is more accurate? Justify your answer with evidence.

Model 1 is more accurate, because all antimicrobial agents have the potential to select
drug-resistant subpopulations of microorganisms. Antibiotics select out the resistant
strain. Resistant bacteria survive exposure to the antibiotics and continue to multiply in
the body, potentially causing more harm and spreading to other animals or people.
Furthermore, the faulty use of antibiotics or widespread use of antibiotics increases the
probability of such selections. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the
common cold, flu, bronchitis and many sinus and ear infections. Widespread use of
antibiotics for these illnesses is an example of how repeated use of antibiotics can
increase the number of drug-resistant bacteria.

2. If a particular type of bacteria is resistant to antibiotics, does that mean that it is bad
for you? Justify your answer. (3)

Antibiotic resistant strains appear to be more virulent because we cannot kill them or stop
their growth. Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of
an ever-increasing range of infections caused by the microbes. Antimicrobial resistance
increases the cost of health care with lengthier stays in the hospitals and more intensive
care required.

3. Evaluate this statement: “The use of antibiotics causes bacteria to become resistant.”
(3)

The overuse and misuse of antibiotics can promote the development of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria. Every time a person takes antibiotics, sensitive bacteria are killed, but resistant
bacteria are left to grow and multiply. If a patient taking a course of antibiotic treatment
does not complete it or forgets to take the doses regularly, then resistant strains get a
chance to build up. This is how repeated use of antibiotics can increase the number of
drug-resistant bacteria. Smart use of antibiotics is therefore key to controlling the spread
of resistance.

You might also like