Antibiotics from the point of view of a linguist :) p.s. I hope everything is presented in a correct way Enjoy it! ;)

1. Antibiotics

2. What are antibiotics?
ANTIBIOTIC
ἀντί-against βίος-life

3. Major Classes of Antibiotics
• Aminoglycosides
• Β-lactams:
– Penicillin
– Cephalosporin
– Carbapenem
– Monobactams
• Glycopeptides
• Ketolides
• Lincosamides
• Macrolides
• Steptogramins
• Sulphonamides
• Tetracyclines
• Oxazolidinones

4. When to /not to use Antibiotics:
Use, when:
• It is prescribed by your
doctor
Don't use through
Viral Diseases:
• Flu
• Cold
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Pneumonia

5. How do antibiotics kill bacterial cells?

6. Advantages of Antibiotics
• treat many diseases
• help the body fight off infections or
other bacterial issues
• in some cases prevent bacterial
infections

7. Disadvantages:
• Can react with other medications
• Can cause side effects, which are:
– Diarrhea
– Bloating and indigestion
– Abdominal pain
– Loss of appetite
– Itchy skin rash
– Coughing
– Life-threatening allergic reaction

8. GMO and Antibiotics

9. Stay away from antibiotics!!!
Thank you for attention 