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Lucky for us 21st century human beings, most strains of streptococcus are easy to kill with a wide variety of antibiotics. Most commonly, a beta-lactam antibiotic such as a penicillin derivative or cephalosporin will be used. Where this is contraindicated, azithromycin will be used. It's my professional opinion that doctors attempt to use beta-lactam antibiotics first, and save azalide antibiotics such as azithromycin as a second option.
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Which bacteria does amoxicillin kill?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic medication that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a type of penicillin meaning it works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Amoxicillin is effective against many different types of bacteria including: Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coliAmoxicillin is also effective against some types of streptococcus bacteria including Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus agalactiae. Other bacteria that can be killed by amoxicillin include Listeria monocytogenes Enterococcus faecalis and Proteus mirabilis.
What antibiotic is effective against chickenpox?
none, that is a virus
Does Keflex treat strep?
Keflex (cephalexin) is widely recognized as an effective antibiotic treatment for streptococcus infection. Check with your doctor for details.
What antibiotic is effective against bacillus cereus?
In many studies ciprofloxacin and vancomycin have been found to be very effective in treating against B. Cereus. Penicillin was not effective.
Is it OK to take Valacyclovir with an antibiotic?
No. This is an antiviral medication and is not effective against bacteria.
What is the most effective weapon against streptococcus mutans?
The most affective weapon is brushing and taking care of your teeth.
When are antibiotics not effective?
An antibiotic might not work because the symptoms are attributed to a virus rather than a bacterium. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.
When were antibiotics against TB discovered?
Streptomycin was developed in the early 1940s and was the first antibiotic effective against the disease.
The zones on inhibition for two antibiotic a and b on a sarcina lutea dish measure 17 and 18mm respectively which antibiotic is more effective against sarcina lutea Why?
b is more effective
What is doxycoycl used for?
If you mean doxycycline an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections
What antibiotic is effective against anthrax?
FDA-approved agents include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline and penicillin
How does simulation demonstrate these?
Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a bacterium or other microorganism to survive and reproduce in the presence of antibiotic doses that were previously thought effective against them.
