6.03 Transmission and Treatment

Time to Reflect

Most bacteria are helpful. Some, however, do cause diseases. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. Be smart! See your doctor when you are sick. They can make sure the problem is caused by a bacterium and not a virus. Antibiotics don't help fight viral infections.

Antibiotics kill bacteria by destroying the cell wall.
Advances in science help us fight bacterial infections more successfully than in the past.
We can practice basic behaviors, such as hand washing, to prevent the spread of diseases caused by germs, including bacteria.

Tour Debrief

You have completed this activity if you have:

added the new terms and their meanings to your Module 6 Glossary Sheet
investigated hygienic behaviors at the "Hand Washing" site, including taking the quiz
completed the Who Washes Well? lab activity and analysis questions

6.03 Transmission and Treatment
30 points

Go to your assessments area. Attach your copy of the lab sheet in 6.03 Transmission and Treatment.

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