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Antimicrobial resistance. This leads to an increase in multi-drug resistant pathogens that become extremely difficult to treat. Bacteria usually develop resistance via four ways:
1.Production of enzymes that destroy the integrity of the antibiotic
2.Mutations at the binding site, preventing antibiotic from binding tightly
3.Downregulationof outer membrane proteins, preventing the antibiotic from getting into periplasmicspace
4.Efflux pump that efficiently remove an antibiotic from the cell
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoit's not a matter of having to stop outright, but being sparing in using them. The problem with over-uses, such as for the common cold where antibiotics have no effect anyway, is that sufficient bacteria develop a resistance to the dugs to eventually preventing the antibiotics from working.
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∙ 9y agoExcessive use of antibiotics generates deadly side effects which are detrimental to health. It also lowesr the body's immune system.
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What behaviors contribute to the development of drug resistant pathogens?
Failure to take the full course of antibiotics prescribedTaking antibiotics for diseases that antibiotics can't treat (e.g. viral diseases)Disposing of antibiotics in the sewage system (sewage treatment plants can't destroy them so they are released into the environment)Excessive use of OTC antibiotic ointments (e.g. Neosporin)Excessive use of antibacterial cleaning agents
Should you take antacids or antibiotics for gastritis?
depends on the cause.. if causes are excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , take antacid.. but if it's bacterial, take antibiotics
How does excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics poses a health hazard for a human population?
Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics over a period of time. Using them when you DON'T need they may mean they won't work when you DO need them.
What is the effect of the decision to use antibiotics?
The effect of the decision to use antibiotics is that you will use antibiotics.
Why should the use of anitbiotics be restricted?
well to me they should be restricted because taking medications is really unhealthy for you. And who does it benefit? Not you, not me, the doctor. The more he or she prescribes the more money they get. Excessive use of antibiotics favors the quicker development of antibiotic-resistant strains of of bacteria. Bacterial pathogens that are resistant to multiple antibiotics cause infections that are extremely difficult to treat effectively.
Is it reasonable to take antibiotics for heatstroke?
recent evidence shows bacterial translocation from gut into the blood in the pathogenesis of heat stroke.however,the patients recover spontaneously without antibiotics. and hence it is not advisable to take antibiotics unless confirmed by blood culture.
Is it advisable to use your left foot on the brake pedal?
It is not advisable.
Can excessive use of benadryl to make an 8 month old baby sleep on a daily basis be harmful or even deadly?
It is certainly not advisable to give benadryl daily to make a child sleep.
Is it advisable to use hho dry cell in autimobiles?
No, it is not advisable to use the HHO dry cells in automobiles.
Is it advisable to eat spicy food when taking antibiotics?
I would not advise this because the mixture of spicy foods and the drugs will cause pain
What are merits and demerits in use of antibiotics?
demerit of antibiotics
Will diet pills and antibiotics taken together hurt you?
Antibiotics work best when allowed to do their job with the aid of plenty of rest and hydration. Diet pills are unregulated and could contain anything, it is not advisable to combine with the antibiotic.
