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antibiotics can be obtained from micro organisms by fermentation or by semisynthetically and those can be called as natural. and some antibiotics can be prepared synthetically by series of chemical reactions. those are synthetic antibiotics. penicillin is natural antibiotic which is obtained from P. notatum so it is natural antibiotic. and chloramphenicol is synthetic

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Is the use of chemicals to treat diseases such as bacterial infections?

Of course, many antibiotics are known today.


What is an antibiotic made of?

Antibiotics were once naturally occurring substances produced by an organism to inhibit the growth of another organism.But now most antibiotics are semisynthetic-modified chemically from original compounds found in nature, as is the case with beta-lactams (which include the penicillins, produced by fungi in the genus Penicillium, the cephalosporins, and the carbapenems).Some antibiotics are still produced and isolated from living organisms, such as the aminoglycosides, and others have been created through purely synthetic means: the sulfonamides, the quinolones, and the oxazolidinones.


What is the antibiotic sul fa trim?

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim combination is available for use in medical practice. Strictly speaking it is NOT an antibiotic. Because these dugs are synthesised in laboratoty by human. Antibiotics are produced in first place by micro-organisms.


What human activity promotes the evolution of organisms that are resistant to certain chemical?

The use of antibiotics and pesticides.


What is the effect of the decision to use antibiotics?

The effect of the decision to use antibiotics is that you will use antibiotics.


Where can I find more information on organic produce?

Organic food is food that is grown or produced without the use of chemicals such as antibiotics or pesticides. I think that the ebst way to determine if organic is the right choice; you need to find a local prodcuer of organic food, speak with them about their process and find out the cost of their products.


How should human bites be treated?

Human bites should always be examined by a doctor. Such bites are usually treated with antibiotics and left open because of the high risk of infection. A study released in June 2004 showed that routine use of antibiotics.


Foods produced without the use of chemicals at any stage are called?

Nonexistent. If you can touch it, it's made of chemicals. As a chemist, one of my pet peeves is the ignorant assumption that all chemicals are in some way "bad".


Is there a human equivelant to animal antibiotics that you can give a dog If so what is it and what is the dose?

The use of Antibiotics should be restricted to conditions which are likely to respond to such therapy since many antibiotics can result in major side effects including death for the pet. When prescribed by a vet they are low dose and disease specific. Using human "leftover" antibiotics is very dangerous. See below for a website that can help explain.


A cat has a cold can he be given any type of human medications?

NO. The chemicals we use for our medications will kill your cat!


What are merits and demerits in use of antibiotics?

demerit of antibiotics


How does excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics poses a health hazard for a human population?

Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics over a period of time. Using them when you DON'T need they may mean they won't work when you DO need them.