Bang Goes The Theory Series 7

Episode
Bugs
Broadcast Info
2013 (29 mins)
Description
In this episode the team investigate germs and infection. Liz reveals why doctors can be reluctant to prescribe antibiotics for coughs and colds, and explains what bacterial resistance is all about; Maggie Philbin finds out if we’re right to worry about catching infections when we’re cooped up inside an aeroplane, and reveals a remarkable new technique that takes the guesswork out of prescribing antibiotics; and Jem heads to a scrapyard for a striking demonstration of the difference between viruses and bacteria
Genre
Medicine; Biology

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