Identify the meaning of the terms antibacterial spectrum bac

Identify the meaning of the terms antibacterial spectrum, bacterial resistance, chemoprophylaxis, and chemotherapy.

Solution

Please verifty the term \" antibacterial spectrum\"a nd let me know. As per my knowledge it may be bacterial spectrum.

Bacterial spectrum : In reserach and clinical studies this term is commonly used to show the effect of antibiotics. Those are again classified in to broad and narrow spectrum antibiotics.
The broad-spectrum antibiotic acts against a wide range of disease-causing bacteria where as, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic acts against specific groups of bacteria.

Bacterial resistance: Bacteria through several mechanisms reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. This is called as bacterial resistance.

Chemoprophylaxis: administration of a medication for the purpose of preventing disease or infection.

Chemotherapy: Use of any drug to treat any disease