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First, semantics--neither Tetracycline nor any other antibiotic will cause a superinfection.
However, tetracycline can cause something called "antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis" (aka C. dif colitis) which occurs when a bacteria called clostridium difficile (aka C. dif) which normally only exists in small amounts or not at all in the intestines of healthy individuals, proliferates to large numbers in the colon. This can happen when someone takes a widen spectrum antibiotic (like tetracycline) which can kill off many of the common kinds of bacteria that normally live in the colon. The absence of the common/healthy bacteria in the colon allows C. dif. to grow to large numbers in the colon and cause pseudomembranous colitis, which is called such because a look inside the colon (via colonoscopy) of someone with the disease reveals "psuedomembranes" or patches along the wall of the colon.
Hope that helps,
Diggidy
Check out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudomembranous_colitis
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_difficile
What else can I help you with?
What is an example of a superinfection?
antibioma
What is meant by the term superinfection?
Superinfection refers to a secondary infection that occurs in a person who is already infected with a primary infection, often caused by a different microorganism than the initial infection. This can happen when the normal or protective microflora in the body is disturbed, allowing the new infection to take hold. Treating a superinfection may require different medications than those used for the original infection.
Is tetracycline an antibiotic?
Yes, tetracycline is an antibiotic. It is also an "antibiotic class" i.e. minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic.
What is a superinfection?
A superinfection is an infection that occurs on top of an existing infection, often resulting from the use of antibiotics that disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in the body. It can complicate treatment and may be more difficult to manage than the original infection. Proper diagnosis and management are important to prevent the spread of superinfections.
Should tetracycline be refridgerated?
should tetracycline be refridgerated
When a patient's immune system becomes over reactive to a drug this is an example of?
In medicine, superinfection is an infection following a previous infection, especially when caused by microorganisms that are resistant or have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.
Who invented tetracycline?
Tetracycline's are a group of antibiotics. Benjamin Minge Duggar invented tetracycline in 1945 and it was put on the market in 1948.
Is tetracycline used to treat BV?
Tetracycline can't be used to treat BV.
Does tetracycline cure herpes?
Herpes is caused by a virus. Teyracycline is an antibiotic used for bacterial infections. The meds that combat viruses are new and totally different from meds used to combat bacteria. Therefore, tetracycline is likely not an effective agent againt herpes.
What is tetracycline MK Hydrochloride?
what is this tetracycline mk hydrochloride 500 mg
Is tetracycline and zithromax similar?
Tetracycline and zithromax are both antibiotics, but are in different classes.
Is tetracycline effective in treating psychosis and schizophrenia?
No, tetracycline is not an effective medication for either psychosis or schizophrenia. Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat infections such as pneumonia.
