Treatment of Diseases

📚 Key Concepts

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🔹 Antibiotics

Definition: Medicines that kill bacteria causing infections.

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Important Points:

  • Work only against bacterial infections
  • Do not work against viruses
  • Target bacterial cell parts different from human cells
  • First antibiotic: Penicillin (discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928)

🔹 Antibiotic Resistance

Definition: When bacteria survive and multiply despite antibiotic treatment.

Causes of Antibiotic Resistance:

  • Overuse of antibiotics
  • Not completing prescribed course
  • Using antibiotics without prescription
  • Use in livestock and agriculture

Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance:

  • Use antibiotics only when prescribed
  • Complete the full course
  • Never share antibiotics
  • Don’t demand antibiotics for viral infections

🔹 Traditional Medicine Systems

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Indian Traditional Systems:

  • Ayurveda: Holistic healing with herbs and lifestyle
  • Siddha: South Indian system using minerals and herbs
  • Unani: System using natural substances

Benefits:

  • Focus on prevention
  • Minimal side effects
  • Holistic approach
  • Cost-effective

Limitations:

  • May not work for all diseases
  • Slower action in acute conditions
  • Quality control issues