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What organ provides the first line of defense against infection?
The skin acts as the first line of defense against infection by creating a physical barrier to pathogens. It contains antimicrobial peptides and sebaceous glands that help protect against harmful microorganisms.
Why does a lymph gland infection in the groin area cause a fever?
You probably have it backward. Typically, a lymph gland becomes inflamed because it is part of the front line defense against infection. When you become infected, your lymph gland produces the antibodies necessary to clear the infection. You have a fever because there is an infection SOMEWHERE ELSE. You might need to talk to your doctor.
What do Tonsils help defend body against?
Tonsils help defend the body against infections by trapping and filtering out bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose. They play a role in the immune response by producing antibodies to fight off these pathogens.
Are antifungal drugs effective against bacterial diseases?
No, antifungal drugs are specifically designed to treat fungal infections and are not effective against bacterial diseases. Bacterial infections require antibiotics, which target and kill bacteria. It is important to use the correct type of medication to treat the specific type of infection.
Can you use staphylex for urine infection?
Flucloxacillin can be used to treat the urinary tract infection. Use of isolated flucloxacillin is not recommended for this condition. As it has little antibacterial activity of it's own. It should be used preferably with ampicillin or amoxicillin. (Resistance to flucloxacillin was reported for the first time, in London, in 1964, by staphylococci.)
Can you get Diphtheria?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
What two organ systems that defend the body against infection are?
what two organ stysems that defend the body against infection are
Can diphtheria recur?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
Can you get infected with diphtheria again?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
How does interferon protect cells from viral infection?
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Is Ibuprofen a infection pill?
No. It's a painkiller. It will reduce the pain of an infection, but won't act against it.
Is diphtheria only caught once?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
Is the integumentary system the second and third line of defense against infection?
The integumentary system is one of the first lines of defense against infection. It provides a physical and chemical barrier against the entry of pathogens.
Meaning of the word - phylaxis?
protection against infection
What is the medical term meaning against infection?
Antisepsis
Integumentary?
A barrier against diseases, injury, and infection
What factors contribute to the resistency of bacteria against antibiotics?
Several factors contribute to the resistance of bacteria against antibiotics, including overuse and misuse of antibiotics, genetic mutations in bacteria that make them less susceptible to antibiotics, and the ability of bacteria to transfer resistance genes to one another. Other factors include poor infection control practices, lack of new antibiotic development, and the use of antibiotics in agriculture.
