Learn to Defeat Microbes

1. GERMS, GERMS EVERYWHERE….. Dr. Shalini Ratan MBBS, MD ( Microbiology) Post Doc ( Molecular Biology) Mumbai

2. Communicable diseases

4. Should’nt you ???

5. A familiar, often-used word for microbes that cause disease is " germs ."

6. Germs are abundant on Earth Microbes locked in Antarctic ice ... Ice in Antarctica Space Air Volcanic cracks Soil Fossils

7. GERMS : Home Sweet home

8. Germs in public places

9. An excerpt of an article

10. Germs in human body The ratio of useful and harmful bacteria in a healthy intestinal tract should be 85:15

20. Germs in health and sickness

23. Contact Air Contaminated food / water Needles Transfusion Insects How do germs spread ?

24. Diseases spread by water

25. Diseases spread by food / air / needles

31. How the Body Responds to Germs ? T cell B cell Antigen Naturally acquired immunity Artificially acquired immunity

33. You can prevent spread of germs.. HOW ????

36. How to wash ? Remember: If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based wipe or hand gel!

37. Better to avoid antibacterial soaps

41. Kitchen Hotspots Kitchen Sponges and Rags Cutting Boards Kitchen Surfaces Sink Drains

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

45. Bathroom cleaning

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…

54. When to go to the doctor

55. Some common infections

63. Do all bugs need drugs ?

64. Antib iotics are agents that interfere with the growth of bacteria

69. Antibiotic Resistance

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 ”.

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