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Which term refers to drugs used to prevent or treat infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal drugs?
Which term refers to drugs used to prevent or treat infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal drugs?
What is the purpose of chemotherapy?
What is the purpose of chemotherapy?
Which term refers to substances produced by various species of microorganisms that suppress/inhibit the growth of other microorganisms?
Which term refers to substances produced by various species of microorganisms that suppress/inhibit the growth of other microorganisms?
What is the selective toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents intended for?
What is the selective toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents intended for?
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What do antibiotics usually refer to?
What do antibiotics usually refer to?
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Study Notes
Antimicrobial Drugs
- Drugs used to prevent or treat infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms are referred to as antimicrobials; this category includes antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents.
Purpose of Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy is primarily aimed at treating cancer; however, it can also refer to the use of drugs to manage infectious diseases, emphasizing the destruction of pathogenic cells.
Antimicrobial Substances
- Antibiotics are naturally occurring substances produced by various species of microorganisms that suppress or inhibit the growth of other organisms, providing a defense mechanism against infections.
Selective Toxicity
- The concept of selective toxicity in chemotherapeutic agents means that these drugs selectively target the pathogenic microorganisms while minimizing harm to the host's cells, ensuring effective treatment with reduced side effects.
Definition of Antibiotics
- The term antibiotics typically refers to substances specifically designed to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, distinguishing them from other types of antimicrobial agents targeting viruses or fungi.
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This quiz provides an overview of the use of chemical agents to destroy microorganisms and inhibit the growth of malignant cells. It covers the concept of selective toxicity and the intended toxic effect on parasitic cells while being non-toxic to the host.