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Are you accelerating the evolution of bacteria by using antibiotics and antibacterial products?
I believe we are doing more to produce stronger and more resistent strains of bacteria by using all the available antibacterial products. The best thing to do is keep things open to fresh air, and to keep things clean with traditional soaps and cleaning matrials. We should also take every last bit of antibiotic medication prescribed. I have talked with nurses who have confessed that they have stopped antibiotics when they started to feel better. In our bug phobia not only are we creating more resistent strains of bacteria, but we're forgetting that our bodies are more than capable of handling the great majority of bacteria without help. When bacteria come along that we need to take seriously, they will be monsters of our own making.
What else can I help you with?
Does antibacterial sanitizer kill the Ebola virus on hands or other surfaces?
No. It is not a bacteria and it is not affected by antibiotics.
Can a viruses be cured using antibiotics?
Yes. But only by antiviral antibiotics, not antibacterial or antifungal or antiprotozoal antibiotics. Most antibiotics are antibacterial: such as penicillin, sulfa, cipro, rocephin, etc. The Herpes Simplex virus is a virus that can be attacked by an antibiotic, such as acyclovir. Just as with antibacterial antibiotics, antiviral antibiotics will become less effective over time as the viruses mutate to become more resistant. Therefore, these antibiotics should be used as judiciously as the other types of antibiotics.
What is a world example of evolution?
The development of resistance to antibiotics by bacteria is a real world example of evolution.
What is the relation between bacteria and drug?
Your question is not that clear. However, antibacterial drugs are used to defeat the actions of infectious bacteriae. There are, however some bacteria, such as MRSA and "super-infections" which are highly resistant to antibacterial infusions. This usually calls for a "cocktail" dose of antibiotics. In the normal course of antibacterial treatments, however, most antibacterial drugs usually succeed.
How does resistance develop in bacteria?
Bacteria, like all organisms, have phenotypic variations. Some bacteria are resistant to antibacterial drugs and survive the onslaught of these drugs. They then go on to have progeny ( by fission ) that they confer this resistance on so that you have a new population of resistant bacteria.
What is the difference between antibacterial and antibiotic?
antibacterials are a subtype of antibiotics. other subtypes include antifungus, and antiparasites (like worms)
What effect might antibacterial soaps have on the evolution of bacteria?
Provide a selective environment where those with resistance survive and replicate and those without die off. Gives rise to resistant bacteria.
Is vinegar antibacterial?
Yes, vinegar has antibacterial properties due to its acetic acid content, which can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. While it is effective against some pathogens, it is not a substitute for more potent disinfectants or antibiotics in preventing infections. Its effectiveness can vary depending on the concentration of acetic acid and the type of bacteria. Therefore, while it can be useful for cleaning, it may not be sufficient for all antibacterial purposes.
If you use antibacterial products do you build up a tolerance to antibiotics?
if you are talking about creams, soaps, or antibacterial wash, tolerance is highly unlikely. but with drugs such as antibiotics, tolerance is possible. when undergoing antibiotic therapy, you should comply strictly as to the time, duration and the dosage which the drug should be taken. for example, when placed under a 7 day antibiotic therapy, you should take the drug at the same time and same dosage for exactly 7 days. no more no less.. because taking the drug below the intended dosage and duration may lead to tolerance of the bacteria to the drug and thus require higher dosage.
Antibiotics are used to treat viruses.?
NO! Antibiotics have no effect at all on viruses and should never be used to treat viral infections and doing so accelerates the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
What is the best bacteria killer?
Well there are antibacterial agents such as antibacterial soap and antibacterial sanitizer. Though, sanitizer seems to be better at killing bacteria because of the amount of alcohol it contains. So you could say alcohol or alcohol rich ingredients are one of the better bacteria killers.
Why is it important to know which species of bacteria are susceptible to which antibiotics?
If bacteria are susceptible to antibiotics, exposure to antibiotics will lead to the death or weakening of the bacteria.
