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Was the ability of some microorganisms to produce beta-lactamase present prior to their exposure to the antibiotic penicillin?
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What is the Medical term meaning superbug infection?
Antibiotic resistance is a type of drug resistance where a microorganism is able to survive exposure to an antibiotic.
How did Pasteur solve limiting exposure to air?
he used s neck valves, cutting off exposure to microorganisms, not air
Is penicillin allergy hereditary?
Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.
Certain bacteria produce a chemical that makes them resistant to penicillin since these bacteria reproduce asexually they usually produce offspring that?
survive exposure to penicillin
Is Allergies hereditary?
Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin Allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.
What is a major cause of rancidity of lipids in foods is exposure to?
Rancidity is caused by hydrolysis and oxidation. Heat, moisture and exposure to light will increase these chemical reactions and thus increase the likelikhood of the onset of rancidity.
What is the purpose of OSHAs Blood borne Pathogens standard?
To minimize or eliminate occupational exposure to disease-carrying microorganisms or pathogens that can be found in human blood and body fluids.
Does a normal karyotype mean a baby will be born without any diseases?
No. Not all diseases are due to abnormal chromosomes. Diseases can be caused by exposure to microorganisms and toxins in uterus.
How is whooping cough treated?
Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, has been the antimicrobial of choice for treatment or post exposure prophylaxis of pertussis. Azithromycin and clarithromycin are better tolerated.
Why would your body build up an immune to penicillin?
The body does not build up immunity to penicillin. The bacteria that penicillin is designed to kill does. When you have a bacterial infection a doctor may prescribe penicillin to kill the bacteria off. As you take the penicillin more and more bacteria are killed within your system and you start to feel better. As you start to feel better you become less aware of the symptoms of the infection and are inclined to forget to keep taking the remainder if your penicillin (after all I feel fine you say) the problem however is that some of the bacteria are not killed of if the coarse of medicine is not finished. These bacteria are likely to form a resistance to penicillin as a result of their exposure making the illness harder to treat next time. Some illnesses that were once easily treated with penicillin are now very difficult or impossible to treat. Many as the direct result of over use or improper use of penicillin.
What antibiotic is best for reaction to bee stings or holly berry bush stabs?
Antibiotics are of no value in treating either of these conditions. Antibiotics are chemical agents that act against the growth of bacteria in the body, either by killing them outright (bactericidal) or by weakening them so that they cannot reproduce efficiently (bacteriostatic). They act by disrupting the biochemistry of the bacteria. They are either naturally occurring (as in penicillin) or semisynthetic derivatives. Use of antibiotics for anything other than a bacterial infection (like bee stings or thorn punctures) is dangerous for at least two reasons. First, indiscriminate use has resulted in the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of some very virulent (deadly) bacteria. Second, some individuals are very allergic to some antibiotics, and exposure to the antibiotic can be life-threatening.
Can you be in the sun for long time when taking amoxicillin?
No. You should avoid sun exposure while on any antibiotic as is highly increases the risk of sunburn. Make sure you use 30-50 SPF sunscreen.
