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Penicillin, an antibiotic, kills bacteria. It was the first antibiotic used, and has been around for a long time. As it has been used, the bacteria that it kills have become resistantto it. Part of this has been caused by not totally eradicating the bacteria in the body. The bacteria that survive demonstrate resistance, and continue to multiply -- only, the strain of bacteria that is left is now resistant to penicillin.
All antibiotics are susceptible to this effect. That is why, when you are prescribed an antibiotic by a doctor, you will be instructed to take all the antibiotic medication, even if you feel you are well and think you no longer need it. The goal is to kill all the bacteria and prevent the creation of a resistant strain of it.
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What are some prescription words that begin with letter m?
· Moxatag - a penicillin antibiotic that treats infections
Can you use penicillin for herpes infection?
No, penicillin is an 'antibiotic', i.e. active against bacterial caused infections. Herpes is a viralinfection and thus penicillin does not touch it. Viral infections are hard to treat (it is only the body's own defenses that really work), however there are some 'antiviral' medicines that can help.
Does pencillin heals any type of bacterial infection?
Penicillin is effective against many types of bacterial infections, but not all. It is mainly used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria such as streptococcus, staphylococcus, and some strains of pneumonia and meningitis. However, some bacteria are resistant to penicillin, and other antibiotics may be needed for those infections.
Does penicillin calm people?
It is just an antibiotic, it shouldn't. Maybe it does for some people, but it should just protect you from infections.
Which fungus is a famous antibiotic?
fungi are eukaryotic saprophytes,some are beneficial to man while some cause disease
What are the differences of how war world 2 well be without the penicillin n with the penicillin?
Without penicillin many wounded people would have died from infections. With it they did save many lived with the penicillin and sulfa drugs too. They also learned real fast that some people are fatally allergic to penicillin and they had to come up with a way to treat that problem.
What are some historical developments that changed the way people fight diseases?
Probably penicillin was the #1 development that changed how we fight bacterial infections.
How is penicilli used?
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It works by targeting the bacterial cell wall, causing the cells to rupture and die. Commonly prescribed for infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, and skin infections, penicillin is effective against various gram-positive bacteria. However, its use is limited by the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains and allergies in some patients.
Does penicillin cure athletes feet?
Penicillin has no effect on the fungus that causes athletes foot. Penicillin itself is derived from a fungus. Penicillin is anti-bacterial, it affects bacteria. Penicillin may be used if the athletes foot is serious enough to cause a bacterial infection. Anti-bacterials can cause athletes foot and other fungal infections to worsen by killing the "good" bacteria we all have on our skin and in our bodies. Some of those bacteria feed on fungi.
What medicine does Echinacea replace?
Echinacea has been used for colds and minor infections, probably because of its partial structural similarity to some parts of the penicillin molecule.
Does penicillin cure footnail fungus?
No. Penicillin is useful for a variety of bacterial infections, but not fungal infections. There are some options for the infection about which you are inquiring. You should ask your physician about treatment options for your condition.
How is meningococcal disease cured?
Meningococcal disease, like most bacterial infections, is treated with antibiotics. Some antibiotics which are effective against it are benzylpenicillin and cefotaxime.
