10 Interesting Facts About Antibiotics
1.
Antibiotics were discovered by accident: The first antibiotic, penicillin, was discovered in 1928 by English bacteriologist Alexander Fleming when he noticed that mold had destroyed bacteria on a petri dish.
2. Penicillin was the first antibiotic used to treat infections:
it saved millions of lives during World War II and is considered one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century.
3. Some
antibiotics are produced from fungi: for example, cephalosporins, used to treat infections, are obtained from fungi of the genus Acremonium.
4. Preventive use
of antibiotics in livestock may lead to the growth of resistant bacteria: this is a serious public
HEALTH concern.
5. Some people may have an allergic reaction to antibiotics: the most common reaction is hives or anaphylactic shock.
6. Improper use of antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance: If drugs are used without proper supervision, bacteria can develop resistance to them, making infections more difficult
to treat .
7. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses: they only act on bacteria, so they are useless in treating flu, colds and other viral infections.
8. Some antibiotics can cause side effects: including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions and dysbiosis.
9. Resistant bacteria are becoming more common: this poses a serious threat to public health by making infections more difficult to treat.
10. It is important to use antibiotics only as prescribed by your
DOCTOR and follow the instructions for use: this will help prevent the development of resistance and minimize side effects.