💡Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming by accident in 1928.
🔬Antimicrobial resistance is a major concern due to misuse of antibiotics.
🦠Phages, viruses that infect bacteria, could be a potential solution to antibiotic-resistant infections.
💊Penicillin has saved millions of lives and transformed medicine.
⚕️Proper stewardship of antibiotics is crucial to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Who discovered penicillin?
—Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
What is antimicrobial resistance?
—Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, to resist the effects of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs.
What are phages?
—Phages, also known as bacteriophages, are viruses that infect and kill bacteria.
Why is penicillin important?
—Penicillin is a life-saving antibiotic that has saved millions of lives and revolutionized medicine.
How can we combat antimicrobial resistance?
—Practices such as appropriate antibiotic use, infection prevention, and the development of new antimicrobial drugs can help combat antimicrobial resistance.
00:00Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming by accident in 1928.
04:10Antibiotics were initially used to treat wounds and infections during World War I.
09:21Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern.
12:52Phages, viruses that infect bacteria, are being explored as an alternative to combat antimicrobial resistance.
13:26Phages are like bacteria’s natural predators and can be effective in targeting bacterial infections.
