Contenu connexe Similaire à Germs In Sickness And In Health 1 (20) Germs In Sickness And In Health 11. GERMS, GERMS EVERYWHERE….. Dr. Shalini Ratan MBBS, MD ( Microbiology) Post Doc ( Molecular Biology) Mumbai 6. Germs are abundant on Earth Microbes locked in Antarctic ice ... Ice in Antarctica Space Air Volcanic cracks Soil Fossils 10. Germs in human body The ratio of useful and harmful bacteria in a healthy intestinal tract should be 85:15 23. Contact Air Contaminated food / water Needles Transfusion Insects How do germs spread ? 31. How the Body Responds to Germs ? T cell B cell Antigen Naturally acquired immunity Artificially acquired immunity 36. How to wash ? Remember: If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based wipe or hand gel! 42. Bacteria can multiply quickly in moist environments, such as in food left to stand at room temperature or in damp cleaning cloths. Key Fact 1 49. Getting your pets immunized and treated for fleas, ticks and intestinal worms can reduce the risk of infection to your family. Key Fact 2 51. 6. Use Antibiotics Appropriately 7 . Get Immunized Will discuss shortly… 64. Antib iotics are agents that interfere with the growth of bacteria 72. Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria have antibiotic resistance when they cannot be killed by an antibiotic. Remember, it is the bacteria that are resistant NOT YOU! 73. Cleaning everything we touch with antibacterial soaps and taking antibiotic medications at the first sign of a cold can upset the natural balance of microorganisms in and around us, leaving behind only the “ SUPERBUGS ”.