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What is the importance of erythromycin in the society?

to kill bacteria and germs that can cause idiomatic expression


What is erythromycin lotion?

You're thinking of erythromycin, a antibiotic prescription drug used to treat certain types of infections. Hope this helps


What would kill Bordetella Pertussis?

Proper vaccination could kill bordetella pertussis worldwide. Antibiotics like erythromycin will kill the bacteria once a person is infected. Also, hard surfaces should be cleansed with Lysol or bleach.


What bacteria does erythromycin attack kill?

Erythromycin is an antibiotic that primarily works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It is effective against a wide range of gram-positive bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and certain strains of Mycoplasma and Legionella. It is also used to treat some cases of whooping cough, syphilis, and chlamydia.


What type of antimicrobial agent is erythromycin?

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing the growth and reproduction of susceptible bacteria. Erythromycin is effective against a range of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria, making it useful for treating various infections, particularly in patients allergic to penicillin.


Does aspirin kill bacteria?

No , aspirin does not kill Bacteria .


What is a substance that can be obtained from bacteria or fungi and can be used as a drug to fight pathogenic bacteria?

The answer to this question would be: Antibiotic


A chemical that kills bacteria or slows their growth is called?

Antibiotics, is a generalized answer, however there are different types of antibiotics. There are Bacteriostatic Agents which answer your question in that they inhibit the growth of bacteria which is a microorganism Then there are bactericidal agents (bacteriocide) and they kill bacteria which is a microorganism Agents having the suffix -cidal kill organisms, agents having the suffix -static merely inhibit their growth and reproduction.


What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?

Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.


How do you treat anthrax?

It is a bacteria and the infection can be treated with large doses of intravenous and oral antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, erythromycin, vancomycin or penicillin.


Why is erythromycin effective against staphylococcus epidermitis?

Erythromycin is effective against Staphylococcus epidermidis because it inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome, preventing the addition of amino acids to the growing peptide chain. This disrupts bacterial growth and reproduction, leading to the death of the bacteria.


If bacteria is resistant to penicillin can you give erythromycin?

Yes, erythromycin is very similar to penicillin, in the types of bacterial infections it can fight. Erythromycin is used in patients who are allergic to penicillin, primarily. But an M.D. could prescribe it to somebody who has developed a tolerance, or to an infection that is penicillin- resistant. Typically, though, a different antibiotic is chosen, given the similarities of the two drugs.