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Do all antibiotics have the same mechanism for killing bacteria?
They have different mechanisms but some of them are almost similar. The main difference among antibiotics is that everyone is developed to fight different types of bacteria, aiming different organs as well.
How does resistance develop in bacteria?
Bacteria, like all organisms, have phenotypic variations. Some bacteria are resistant to antibacterial drugs and survive the onslaught of these drugs. They then go on to have progeny ( by fission ) that they confer this resistance on so that you have a new population of resistant bacteria.
What type of infections can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacteria
Can you get a yeast infection from medications?
You can get it from that, yes. Antibiotics kill all the bacteria incl the good ones.
What effects does antibiotics have on helpful bacteria?
Antibiotics are generally non-discriminatory. They kill all bacteria-harmful and helpful.
What is the correlation between antibiotic use and thrush?
Antibiotics kill the bad bacteria which make us sick, but they also kill the good bacteria that our bodies need. The good bacteria actually help keep the "bugs" at bay, so when we take antibiotics and they kill all the bacteria (good and bad) we are then more susceptible to other problems, such as thrush. This can usually be avoided by taking pro biotics (cultured yogurt) or acidophylus tablets which replace the good bacteria in our bodies. You can take them while taking antibiotics, but can also take them full time, even when not taking antibiotics.
What antibiotic is not bactericidal?
None. All antibiotics fight bacteria and bacteria only.
What is a good reason to doubt the new antibiotics will cure all human disease?
Some antibiotics, such as penicillin, affect only certain types of bacteria but not other types.
Do antibiotics work against bacteria?
antibiotics are useful against bacteria because they help to kill off the nasty bacteria or they can also stop the bacteria from reproducing - so the illness doesn't get worse. this then gives your body time to make antibodies which will eventually distroy the bacteria. after this, you won't get the disease again because you are immune to it.
How do human diseases caused by bacteria and disease caused by viruses react to antibiotics?
Viruses ALL ignore antibiotics, Bacterial infections vary in their response depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria to the specific antibiotic.
How do disease caused by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses by react to antibiotics?
Viruses ALL ignore antibiotics, Bacterial infections vary in their response depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria to the specific antibiotic.
How does continuous use of antibiotics affect the microbial flora?
Antibiotics kill all bacteria, even the "good" ones that help you digest your food. Once your microbial flora are killed off, you get the side effects of the antibiotics, such as fungal infections and diarrhea. Also, remember that continuous use of antibiotics will breed bacteria that are resistant, so you shouldn't just keep taking antibiotics forever.
