(精编)Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics1教学课件.pptVIP

Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics Antibiotic Natural substance that immobilizes or destroys microorganisms Attack bacteria, not host Ex: penicillin (prevents cell wall formation) streptomycin (prevents protein production) Antibiotic Resistance Variation within bacteria population Weaker strains die Stronger bacteria survive: then reproduce and pass on their resistance Effectively treated with antibiotics: Strep throat Anthrax TB Syphillis botulism