Question | Correct or not | Correct answer (n %) |
---|---|---|
An antibiotic is active against virus | No | 130 (65.3) |
An antibiotics is active against bacteria | Yes | 182 (91.5) |
An antibiotic is active against fungi | No | 149 (74.9) |
An antibiotic is active against protozoa | No | 155 (77.9) |
Any antibiotic is active against any type of bacteria | No | 144 (72.4) |
Antibiotics are indicated for common cold | No | 119 (59.8) |
Antibiotics are indicated for all types of diarrhoea | No | 158 (79.4) |
Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance | Yes | 147 (73.9) |
Genes responsible for resistance can spread from one bacteria to another | Yes | 88 (44.2) |
Strengthening infection control measures can reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance | Yes | 142 (71.4) |
Hand washing can prevent the spread of resistant bacteria | Yes | 123 (61.8) |
Antibiotics have no side effects | No | 180 (90.5) |