Mr Neeraj Kumar Assistant Professor Department of Zoology
PODDAR INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Title: The Impact of Antibiotics on Acquired Immunity
Antibiotics are essential to modern medicine since they are frequently used to treat bacterial infections. Their use, however, may have effects on the immune system's complex functions, including acquired immunity, in addition to the bacteria they are intended to kill. Therefore, we at Poddar International College teach all the fundamentals to advanced knowledge thoroughly to our students.
To fight certain infections, acquired immunity, often referred to as adaptive immunity, depends on the generation of antibodies and the activation of specialised cells. Antibiotics themselves do not directly impede this immunological response, but they may indirectly affect the body's defence systems through their actions.
Disturbance of the microbiome, a varied community of bacteria living in different parts of the body, especially the gut, is one important outcome. Antibiotics, which are meant to eradicate dangerous bacteria, can unintentionally upset the microbiome's equilibrium. Since the microbiome is closely related to immunological function and regulation, this disruption may affect the immune system.
Furthermore, using antibiotics can result in further infections. Opportunistic pathogens can take advantage of disruptions to the normal bacterial flora and could cause infections that could weaken the immune system. To understand the concept thoroughly, Poddar International College has an efficient department of Zoology full of experienced faculty.
Furthermore, certain antibiotics have immunomodulatory qualities that affect how active the immune system is. The fact that these effects vary in intensity highlights how intricately antibiotics and the immune system interact.
People must use antibiotics responsibly and according to medical professionals' prescriptions. Antibiotic overuse or misuse can worsen microbiome disturbances, which may erode acquired immunity and make the body more prone to infection.
In summary, although antibiotics play a critical role in the fight against bacterial infections, their influence on acquired immunity goes beyond the pathogens they are intended to target. Understanding these collateral consequences emphasises how crucial it is to take antibiotics responsibly to protect the immune system's delicate balance and general health. Therefore, in order to make the students understand the complexities of antibiotics, Poddar International College has experts to explain all the terms and concepts thoroughly.
