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Are bacterial infections more susceptible to drugs than viruses?
Do you mean antibiotics, which only work on bacteria, or do you mean antiviral drugs, which only work on viruses. Not really, as bacteria are becoming very resistant to all antibiotics and some are becoming untreatable. Viruses mutate so rapidly that drugs become useless in time and more need be discovered.
How do antibiotics work?
Antibiotics act by damaging bacteria through inhibiting their ability to function such as blocking their ability to grow, make genetic material to reproduce with, or make enzymes necessary for their lives. First it depends on the area infected by the bacteria. Once that is settled apply antibiotics on the infected area and patience is key so wait a while and you should feel better soon hope i could help. Each antibiotic, on a general sense, act on a different manner, but essentially by inhibiting some biological function of a determined bacteria that the antibiotic is fighting against.
Antibiotics preparation to kill contaminants associated with micro algae How axenic algae culture by using antibiotics and the concentration per milliliter is possible Is it really possible to get it?
It is possible to establish axenic algae cultures by adding antibiotics to the growth medium, as long as the specific antibiotic is effective against the contaminants present and not harmful to the algae. The concentration per milliliter would depend on the type of antibiotic used and the sensitivity of the contaminants to it. However, it is important to note that prolonged use of antibiotics can potentially lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant contaminants. Regular monitoring and proper sterilization techniques should be implemented to maintain the axenic culture.
How can bacteria develop an immunity to antibiotics?
the way bacteria are able to develop immunity through transformation is the take up plasmids, small loops of DNA ranging from 6 kb to 100 kb (kilobase pairs), from their surrounding environment, which in some cases has a gene for antibiotic immunity the most common one is Ampr, Ampicillin resistance
What is an example of genes becoming more common in a population?
One example of a gene becoming more common in a population is antibiotic resistance in bacteria. When the antibiotics kill the bacteria some have a mutation that makes them resistant. These bacteria then reproduce and over time the species genetic code changes so that they are antibiotic resistant. This is the reason new vaccines are constantly released. The same basic principle works in pesticide resistance of rats.
Does bacteria exhibit genetic diversity within bacterial species?
Yes. This is why bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics.
How does binary fission result in bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics?
the genes of the bacteria have to be replicated, allowing for the chance of genetic mutation.
What is important about staph?
Staph, or staphylococcus is a type of bacteria that is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. The most resistant of these are MRSA and can be very dangerous.
What is the concern with overuse of antibiotics?
its one of these (only one of them is correct but i dont know which one): -viral infections -binary fission -bacterial resistance -fungal infections AGAIN,I DONT KNOW WHICH ONE IS THE RIGHT ANSWER . ASK ANYONE IF POSSIBLE.
Why is the overuse of antibiotics a problem?
It exposes too many organisms to antibiotics, and exposing them too frequently. This results in the opportunity for the organisms to become resistant to the antibiotics. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are becoming a more and more serious public health threat.
Why drugs are becoming less effective?
The most commonly used antibiotics are becoming less effective, as the bacteria they are used against have, over time, developed resistant strains not so much affected by the antibiotic (survival of the fittest - natural selection. Yeah - even among bacteria!) One of the reasons for this is over-prescribing. Fewer and fewer doctors are doing this, but it may be too late already for some long-used antibiotics.
Could mutated bacteria be resistant to antibiotics?
Yes. The flu strand of bacteria, for example, is always mutating into different forms, becoming immune to the same kind of anitbiotics. Therefore, different antibiotics are used all of the time.
What impact did penicillin have on medicine?
It helps to kill bacteria. Therfore, it can treat many diseases. Although in modern time, bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics and penicillin is losing its effects.
Why have some antibiotics stopped working as effectively?
Antibiotics are substances which, in high dilution, either prevent bacteria form growing or destroy bacteria. They are becoming less effective because widespread use of antibiotics is selecting those bacteria which have abilities to survive the affects of the antibiotics. In effect we are seeing evolution in action.
Why should the use of anitbiotics be restricted?
well to me they should be restricted because taking medications is really unhealthy for you. And who does it benefit? Not you, not me, the doctor. The more he or she prescribes the more money they get. Excessive use of antibiotics favors the quicker development of antibiotic-resistant strains of of bacteria. Bacterial pathogens that are resistant to multiple antibiotics cause infections that are extremely difficult to treat effectively.
What is the substitute drug for amoxcicillin?
If you are wondering what is the name of a drug that contains amoxicillin - one would be Augmentin. This is made of amoxicillin and clavulanate. Clavulanate is what is referred to as a 'beta lactamase inhibitor' and this allows amoxicillin to be effective against drug-resistant bacteria that produce beta lactamase. Words ending in -ase are generally enzymes that are going to break something down. The penicillin family of antibiotics are called 'beta lactams' due to their structure. Some bacteria have developed beta lactamase in order to break down these antibiotics, thereby becoming a drug-resistant bacteria.
What type of organism causes gonorhoea?
Its a bacteria called neisseria gonococcus. Bacteria usually respond well to antibiotics, but unfortunately, antibiotic resistant strains of gonorrhoea are spreading and it is becoming extraordinarily difficult to treat. Very frequently there is a co-infection of chlamydia as well.
