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Folate antagonists work by inhibiting the nucleotide synthesis. Since pus provides an alternative source of nucleotides for the bacteria, the folate anatagonists can no longer work.
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Is the presence of pus a sign of infection?
Yes
What is the medical term meaning pus and stones in the kidney?
Pyonephrolithiasis = The Presence of pus and calculi in the kidney
What is pus in the urine mean in medical terms?
Pus in the urine, or pyuria, refers to the presence of white blood cells in the urine.
Can the presence of organic matter such as saliva and pus interfere with the actions of disinfectants?
no
What presence the pus in the urine which causes the urine to be cloudy or smoky?
Pus in the urine is called by an infection. To know which kind tests must be run. If you are sexually active, it could be gonorrhea.
How do you grade acid fast bacilli in pus samples?
The ziehl stain smear shows presence of pus cells along with long slender beaded acid fast bacill.
What is pus protein?
Pus is collection of white blood cells that congregate at the site of a infection where bacteria replicate and mltiply.The presence of pus means that the white blood cells are trying to ingest and kill the infection. when they don't do it quickly enough, that draws more and more white blood cells to the area, which increases the amount of pus.
Is it true that the presence of pus and white cells in the urine often indicates infection cells in the urine?
Yes, the presence of pus cells/white blood cells in the urine often indicates an infection in the urinary tract. Bladder infections, STDs, and other types of infections may be the cause.
What are the do's and dont's when there is the presence of pus in the urine?
DO go and see you're doctor, it sounds like you probably have an infection.
What is septic bursitis caused from?
Septic bursitis is caused by the presence of a pus-forming organism, usually staphylococcus aureus.
Why does pus smell?
The presence of sulfur compounds contained in the pus produce the classic rotten egg smell stink of pus
What does a cyst on the gallbladder indicate?
This may indicate presence of infection or pus that needs to be drained. It can also mean unusual growth that can be cancerous.
