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What is a powerful drug that destroys bacteria and it is used to treat strep throat?
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∙ 10y ago
Penicillin, cephalexin, or amoxicillin are used against streptococcus sp. which is the cause of strep throat.
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∙ 10y ago
One powerful drug used to treat strep throat is penicillin. It is a commonly prescribed antibiotic that works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. Other antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or cephalosporins, may also be used depending on the specific circumstances and patient Allergies.
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What is the causative organism for strep throat?
bacteria
Which disease is caused by the bacteria streptococcus?
Strep throat
What are common diseases caused bacteria?
strep throat and scarlet fever
Is streptococcus pneumonia a archaebacteria or a eubacteria?
This is Strep Throat and Meningitis. It is a eubacteria, meaning that it is a more recent bacteria. The bacteria Streptococcus is a spherical Gram-positive bacteria that causes Strep Throat. Streptococcus comes in several groups, but Strep Throat is in Group A. These bacteria can also cause meningitis, pneumonia, and "flesh eating" bacterial infections. The bacteria are not like viruses. Instead of injecting genetic material into the cell, the bacteria live without a host cell. They will form a long string and sit on the back of the throat or mouth. This is what forms the white blotches or spots seen when a person has Strep Throat. Streptococcus is a spherical-shaped bacterium that forms small chains. The word -coccus is Latin for circle or sphere. Bacteria can come in many shapes, like spiral or rod shaped. This distinguishes bacteria from one another. Streptococcus also has pili, which are used to exchange genetic material. Streptococcus is a prokaryote, which means it has no nucleus. Yet, this bacteria has DNA and ribosomes. Streptococcus contains a flagellum, allowing the bacteria to move.
What bacteria can cause adenoid hyperplasia?
cold viruses, strep throat, mononucleosis, and in times gone by, diphtheria. The acute infections are usually referred to as tonsillitis
How do you know if you swallowed strep throat bacteria?
if you get strep throat then you probably swallowed the strep throat bacteria
Is strep throat a parasite?
Strep throat is a bacteria.
Does a bacteria cause strep throat?
Yes, bacteria called streptococcus is the cause of strep throat.
What cause strep throat?
Strep Throat is caused by the "streptococcal" bacteria.
What is strip throat?
Do you mean strep throat? Strep is a type of bacteria that can grow in your throat. Google "strep throat" for more info.
How do get strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different types of strep bacteria. Some cause more serious illness than others.
Can prokaryotic cells cause strep throat?
Yes. Strep throat is caused by a type of bacteria and all the bacteria are prokaryotes.
What of these is not a virus Chickenpox Influenza The common cold Strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection, the others are viral. "Strep" in Strep throat stands for Streptococcus, which is the name of the type of bacteria that cause this infection and sore throat.
Can mold cause strep?
No . Strep throat is caused by bacteria .
Does fungi or bacteria cause strep throat?
Bacteria.
Where is strep throat from?
It is from the bacteria steptococcus.
How strep throat prevented?
Bacteria
