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What is the value of skin flora?
In general, your "normal" skin flora protect you from "rogue" flora which might do you harm.
Why normal flora does not make any problem?
You said that in your answer too. As the flora is normal, there is no harm
How does intestinal parasites harm your body?
Most intestinal parasites suck blood, thus causing anemia.
What is transient flora?
Microorganisms that colonize the host for hours to weeks but do not establish themselves permanently are called transient flora
You are on antibiotics will one or two beers harm you?
"Harm" no, but alcohol completely makes taking the antibiotic moot. You actually just might as well not take the antibiotic, which of course, you CANNOT, if you are on an antibiotic for any reason. If you do NOT taking it would be absolutly wrong, always remember to take the entire perscription, as directed, as you know, your body could grow immune to the antibiotic if it is not taken correctly, then, the next time you are required to take an antibiotic, your body may not take and use the antibiotic properly.
Can turpentime cure intestinal worms?
While turpentine might kill intestinal worms outside of the human body, it can cause serious harm if ingested. To kill intestinal worms it is best to get a prescription from a licensed physician.
What are the rquirements for an antibiotic to be suitable for medical use?
An antibiotic must be able to eliminate or reduce the bacteria causing an infection, but at the same time not harm the human or animal host. Extensive testing is done for both criteria.
How can one be antibiotic resistant?
People do not develop a resistance to antibiotics, instead bacteria in the body resist the effects of the antibiotic. The bacteria changes somehow and instead of the antibiotic eliminating it, the bacteria survives and continues to cause harm and infection. Some bacteria neutralizes the antibiotic, others fight and flush out the antibiotic, and the others modify where the antibiotic goes.
Why would bacteria changing so antibiotic medicine won't harm them anymore be a problem?
The bacteria builds resistance and gets so strong the anibotics don't work. If that happens you won't get better when you have an infection. So finish your antibiotic!
Could it harm my baby if I keep getting bladder infections while pregnant?
Frequent bladder infections can harm an inborn child. Make sure you seek medical attention to prevent any harm to your child. The doctor will usually give you a powerful antibiotic to help you.
What is the relationship called in which bacteria harm a host?
Antibiotic (from antibiosis) is one word used to describe a relationship between organisms that is detrimental to one of them. There might be others. Ray
Can you take two treatments for chlamydia?
One effective treatment is enough, but there is no serious harm in taking two, other than the normal risks of taking any antibiotic.
