Modern medicine (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of antibiotics?
What is the primary function of antibiotics?
Destroy harmful microorganisms
What are the two main causes of antibiotic resistance?
What are the two main causes of antibiotic resistance?
Excessive use & incomplete treatment
When did the WHO warn about the severe threat of antibiotic resistance?
When did the WHO warn about the severe threat of antibiotic resistance?
September 2016
Which diseases did the WHO say were harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance?
Which diseases did the WHO say were harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance?
Tuberculosis, AIDS & malaria
What does MRSA stand for?
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
What key measure has the NHS used to reduce MRSA infections in hospitals?
What key measure has the NHS used to reduce MRSA infections in hospitals?
Strict hand washing protocols
In which year was AIDS first identified?
In which year was AIDS first identified?
1981
When did scientists determine that AIDS was caused by HIV?
When did scientists determine that AIDS was caused by HIV?
1983
What does HIV specifically target in the body?
What does HIV specifically target in the body?
The immune system
Is there currently a cure for HIV?
Is there currently a cure for HIV?
No, but treatments exist
What does acupuncture involve?
What does acupuncture involve?
Inserting fine needles into skin
What are herbal medicines created from?
What are herbal medicines created from?
Plants, trees or fungi