Question

Name the following: [5 MARKS]
(a) The drug based on arsenic compound, produced in 1910 which killed germs of syphilis.
(b) The antibiotic that was discovered first.
(c) The category of immunity required in the treatment of snake-bite.
(d) Any four antiseptics, any two disinfectants and any two antibiotics.
(e) The vaccine that helps to produce immunity against polio.

Answer 1

Each Part: 1 Mark

(a) Salvarson was produced in 1910 which killed germs of syphilis.
(b) Penicillin was the first antibiotic to be discovered.
(c) Passively Acquired Immunity is required in the treatment of snake-bite.

(d) Antiseptics :
1. Hydrogen Peroxide
2. Carbolic acid
3. Iodine
4. Boric acid
Disinfectants :
1. Cresol
2. Lysol
Antibiotics :
1. Penicillin
2. Streptomycin

(e) Salk's vaccine helps to produce immunity against polio.