Gut
What bacteria were making patient 23 sick in week 3?
C. jejuni
Are bacteria in your gut helpful or harmful?
Helpful
Antibiotics only kill bad bacteria?
It kills helpful and harmful
What organ is home to most of the microbes in the human microbiome?
The large intestine
What is a microbiome?
A community of microorganisms living in a particular place
what are antibiotics used for
bacterial infections
What is the name for the community of microorganisms living in the gut?
gut microbiome
Where can a microbiome be found in the human body?
Gut, mouth, skin and nose
Why should you take antibiotics as prescribed?
To prevent bad bacteria entering you body
What do gut bacteria help the body break down?
Fiber foods and milk
What are microorganisms?
Tiny living things that can be seen in microscopes only
Are antibiotics good or bad
both
How can helpful gut bacteria support the immune system?
They help protect the body from harmful microbes
How can helpful microorganisms benefit humans?
Helping with digestion and protecting us from harmful microbes
What is antibiotic resistance?
When bacteria change so antibiotics don't affect them