Antibiotics (against bacteria and fungi) and antiviral drugs (against viruses) are specific in their action. An antibiotic destroys a pathogen; an antiviral drug slows down the pathogens development.
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What is a placebo?
A placebo is a harmless pill. Placebos are used as a comparison in drug testing so the effect of a new drug can be assessed.
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What is a blind trial?
In a blind trial, the patient does not know whether they are receiving a new drug or a placebo. In a double blind trial, neither patient nor doctor know which treatment is being used. These trials avoid a 'feel-good factor' or a biased opinion.
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What do excessive use of antibiotics result in?
Results in resistant forms of bacteria being more common than non-resistant forms. For example, resistant MRSA has thrived, causing serious illness.
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What do excessive use of antibiotics result in?
What do excessive use of antibiotics result in?
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What is a placebo?
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A placebo is a harmless pill. Placebos are used as a comparison in drug testing so the effect of a new drug can be assessed.
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