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What antibiotic is not bactericidal?
Antibiotics that are not bactericidal are called bacteriostatic antibiotics. These drugs work by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria rather than directly killing them. Examples include tetracyclines, macrolides, and sulfonamides.
The medicines that kill bacteria are called?
Antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria, helping the body fight off bacterial infections.
Do antibiotics work on bacteria?
not on viruses though because viruses arent "alive" they are not living creatures, they are inanimate objects and other words for not alive
Can azithromycin cure the flu?
No. Azithromycin is an antibiotic. Antibiotics only work to kill or control growth of bacteria. The flu is not caused by bacteria, so antibiotics are ineffective to treat it. Influenza is caused by viruses.
What are two antibiotics produced by bacteria?
Polymixin B and Bacitracin are the two antibiotics that are derived from the bacteria.
Do Antibiotics only work on bacteria or virus?
Antibiotics only work on bacteria.
Do antibiotics work better to treat bacteria or virus?
they don't work at all on viruses
Do antibiotics work against bacteria?
antibiotics are useful against bacteria because they help to kill off the nasty bacteria or they can also stop the bacteria from reproducing - so the illness doesn't get worse. this then gives your body time to make antibodies which will eventually distroy the bacteria. after this, you won't get the disease again because you are immune to it.
Are there antibiotics for bird flu?
There are no antibiotics for the bird flu. Influenza (all types) is caused by a virus, and hence can't be treated with antibiotics (antibiotics only work with bacteria).
How do disease caused by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses by react to antibiotics?
Viruses ALL ignore antibiotics, Bacterial infections vary in their response depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria to the specific antibiotic.
What antibiotic is not bactericidal?
Antibiotics that are not bactericidal are called bacteriostatic antibiotics. These drugs work by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria rather than directly killing them. Examples include tetracyclines, macrolides, and sulfonamides.
Why are antibiotics not given unless a serious infection?
Bacteria can become immune to antibiotics and the antibiotics will not work in the future when you need them. They only work against bacteria and cold and flu are caused by viruses.
What type of infections can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacteria
The medicines that kill bacteria are called?
Antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria, helping the body fight off bacterial infections.
How do diseases caused by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses react to antibiotics?
Disease caused by viruses cannot be cured by antibiotics. Antibiotics ONLY work on bacteria.
What is work of antibiotic?
Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria.
What effects does antibiotics have on helpful bacteria?
Antibiotics are generally non-discriminatory. They kill all bacteria-harmful and helpful.
