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Bactrim is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, but it is not effective against parasites. Sinus parasites would typically require anti-parasitic medications like albendazole or mebendazole for treatment. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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What are people who works with parasites called?

People who work with parasites are typically called parasitologists. They study the biology, ecology, and behavior of parasites, as well as how they interact with their hosts. Parasitologists may work in fields such as biology, veterinary science, or public health.


What antibiotic would you use to treat an open wound that is infected?

That depends on the bacteria that is present. Different antibiotics work on different bacteria and there is not one specific atibiotic that works on all bacteria. A doctor needs to detrmine what antibiotic will work and the dose needed for each individual.


Why not nutrient agar for antibiotic sensitivity test?

Nutrient agar is a general-purpose medium with undefined composition, which can contain various nutrients that may interfere with antibiotic sensitivity testing. Mueller-Hinton agar is specifically designed to support the growth of a wide range of bacteria and maintain a consistent pH, making it more reliable for antibiotic sensitivity testing.


If you expose the protozoan to an antibiotic would it die?

Not necessarily. Protozoan do not have rigid cell walls. The antibiotic works by destroying the rigid cell was of a bacteria, thus destroying the bacteria. The protozoan have the same pressure on the outside of the cell, as they do on the inside of the cell. With no rigid cell wall, the antibiotic would not work the same, as there is no cell wall or pressure to disturb.


What is a compound that blocks the growth and reproduction of bacteria?

An antibiotic is a compound that can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria by targeting specific processes within the bacterial cell. Antibiotics work by disrupting essential functions such as cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, or DNA replication, ultimately leading to bacterial death.

Related Questions

Is bactrim good for toothache?

Normally it is quite difficult for any antibiotic to get to the abscess in an abscessed tooth. The infection is usually somewhere in the root and does not have a good blood supply. If your dentist gave you Bactrim, he probably did not give it to you to treat the abscess, but to treat the infection in the bone below the tooth. The usual way to treat the abscess, is to drill it out. It is not normally just treated with an antibiotic.


How long does the antibiotic z pack work after finishing it?

How long does it take to kick in, I am on the 4th day, given for sinus infection, now it has gone into my chest, don't feel any better yet.


Does drinking coffee help your sinus?

to me nope because i don't have sinus but it don't work at all . !


Where can I get sinus pressure relief?

If you feel sinus pressure coming on there are a few steps to prevent a full blown infection. Hopefully you can stop it before it gets to the point that you have to go to your family doctor. If you find that some of these remedies do not work, the doctor may have to prescribe an antibiotic for you. Let us first try the natural way and see if you can get relief from these options.


Dr didn't know if eye infection viral or bacterial He prescribed Ciloxam.Is that dangerous to use if it turns out to be a viral infection Also he prescribed a Z-pack for sinus infection Good combo?

The antibiotic will not harm you if it turns out it is not bacterial, but it won't do you any good either. In your case, it is probably very difficult to determine if it is viral or bacterial. For school aged kids (or even adults going to work), the school usually requires the child to have at least 24 hours of an antibiotic when diagnosed with conjunctivitis (pink eye) - whether it is bacterial or not. Z-pak (alone) is indicated for sinus infections that have become bacterial infections. Z-pak plus bacterial sinus infection is a good combo. Z-pak and your other antibiotic taken together will not make your sinus infection better quicker than the Z-pak alone. Ciloxan opthalmic ointment or drops will not interact with the Z-pak, either (not harmful taken together).


If on antibiotic and puffer is bronchitis contagious?

Well, bronchitis can be a virus or a bacteria. If you have a viral version, your antibiotic will not work. So I would give yourself a couple days off of school/work to give both the puffer and the antibiotic a chance to work.


Will bactrim help urinary tract infection?

Yes and no. It depends what the bacteria causing the vaginitis are. Bactrim is a good broad spectrum antibiotic and as such, it very probably will help. Ideally, vaginal swabs should be taken at the first visit, and sent to a lab for analysis. The lab will identify the bacteria under a microscope. They will put the swab in a petrie dish to grow a colony of the bacteria, and then they add various antibiotics to see which one kills them. Obviously, this lab work takes a few days and the doctor won't want to leave the patient untreated until the lab results come back because of the possibility of the infection migrating up the genital tract. So the doctor is likely to prescribe a good broad spectrum antibiotic like Bactrim, and it will probably work. However, if the bacteria isn't susceptible to Bactrim, the woman should return to the same doctor or to one who has her medical notes. By that time, the lab results should be back and they will have written in the report exactly which antibiotics are best for that particular infection.


What antibiotic used for UTI?

The most common medicine in uti is the antibiotic. and it can treat the uti soon. but it is easy to recur. and some people always use the herbal medicine to deal with this problem and it works well. Diuretic anti-inflammatory pills can be a better choice for the patient with uti. and it is worth a short.


What is work of antibiotic?

Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria.


What are people who works with parasites called?

People who work with parasites are typically called parasitologists. They study the biology, ecology, and behavior of parasites, as well as how they interact with their hosts. Parasitologists may work in fields such as biology, veterinary science, or public health.


How does ox-peckers work as a team?

they work to gether to pick of parasites on large animals


How does antibiotic work?

first you eat the madican and it kills the antibiotices