Why is it difficult to kill bacteria? | Dr Katharina Richter | Ask the Expert

In this instalment of 'Ask the Expert' Dr Katharina Richter answers common questions about bacteria, viruses, antibiotics and biofilms.

We ask Dr Richter:
- what is the difference between bacteria and viruses?
- can antibiotics be used to fight viruses?
- why is it difficult to kill bacteria?
- where can I find biofilms?
- are all bacteria bad?

Dr Katharina Richter is an NHMRC Biomedical Researcher and Head of Richter Lab, Department of Surgery at the Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

For more information, see http://www.basilhetzelinstitute.com.au/profile/katharina-richter/

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