Guide Note: Bacteria are single-celled organisms with no nucleus, that, unlike a virus, can multiply outside a living cell.
Fast Facts:
- Human beings are not born with bacteria in their bodies
- Our bodies are host to many beneficial bacteria
- The overuse of antibiotics can lead to more strains of drug resistant bacteria
- Washing hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds is the best way to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria