Synopsis
Angela explains which types of antibiotics we use for different things. She also finds out about a method being trialed that determines which antibiotic is best for certain treatment.
- Programme: The Truth About...
- Episode: Antibiotics
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Biology | An Introduction to Health and Disease
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