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प्रश्न
What is an antibiotic? Give two examples
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उत्तर
Antibiotics are the chemicals secreted by microorganisms like fungi and bacteria that kill or hinder the growth of certain other kinds of microorganisms like bacteria, e.g., pen; cillin and streptomycin.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is immunisation?
A doctor/nurse/health-worker is exposed to more sick people than others in the community. Find out how she/he avoids getting sick herself/himself.
Under which of the following conditions is a person most likely to fall sick?
(a) when she is recovering from malaria.
(b) when she has recovered from malaria and is taking care of someone suffering from chicken-pox.
(c) when she is on a four-day fast after recovering from malaria and is taking care of someone suffering from chicken-pox.
Why?
Under which of the following conditions are you most likely to fall sick?
(a) when you are taking examinations.
(b) when you have travelled by bus and train for two days.
(c) when your friend is suffering from measles.
Why?
Give an account of occurrence, symptoms, prevention and control of Diarrhoea.
Explain the methods of prevention of malaria.
"Prevention is better than cure". Explain.
Explain the general ways of preventing infection.
Name any three diseases transmitted through vectors.
Why do some children fall ill more frequently than others living in the same locality?
