What are the uses and misuses of bacteria?
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Uses of Bacteria
•Fermentation processes, such as brewing, baking, and cheese and butter manufacturing.
•Chemical manufacturing, such as the production of ethanol, acetone, organic acids, enzymes, and perfumes.
•Pharmaceuticals, such as the manufacture of antibiotics, vaccines, and steroids.
Misuses of Bacteria
· Antibiotics only work to treat infections caused by bacteria. ... The common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis and many sinus and ear infections are caused by viruses. ... Taking antibiotics can increase the risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant infection later.
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Antibiotics only work to treat infections caused by bacteria. ... The common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis and many sinus and ear infections are caused by viruses. ... The main cause of increasing antibiotic resistance is the overuse and misuse of antibiotics.