* If antimicrobial drugs are used in conjuction with steroids, these should be bactericidal rather than bacteristatic. This is because steroids have an immuno-suppressive effect and so more effective anti-microbials are required. | * If antimicrobial drugs are used in conjuction with steroids, these should be bactericidal rather than bacteristatic. This is because steroids have an immuno-suppressive effect and so more effective anti-microbials are required. |