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Antibiotics - Therapeutic Spectrum and Limitations
Antibiotics: Therapeutic Spectrum and Limitations provides up-to-date information on managing microbial infections, the development and types of antibiotics, the rationale for utilizing antibiotics, toxicity considerations, and the control of antibiotic resistance in one single resource.This book also aims to provide comprehensive insights and current trends on antibiotic therapies to treat microbial infections, their mechanisms of action, and the role of modern drug delivery in improving their efficacy.Written by leading experts from around the globe, the chapters in the book covers important aspects of microbial infections including hospital acquired infections and community acquired infections and adult sepsis, examines the various types of antibiotics with different mechanisms and therapeutic uses, the global challenge of antibiotic resistance, and clinical trials, regulatory considerations, and market overview of antibiotics.Furthermore, the chapters include updated literature reviews of the relevant key topics, high-quality illustrations, chemical structures, flowcharts, and well-organized tables, all of which enable better understanding by the readers.
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Optibac For Those On Antibiotics
What is Optibac For Those on Antibiotics? Optibac For Those On Antibiotics is a tried and tested formala of gut friendly bacteria that can be taken alongside short course antibiotics to help protect your delicate gut biome. Antibiotics can harm some of the delicate live cultures leading to digestive problems inlcuding diarrhoea and constipation. Optibac For Those On Antibiotics helps prevent these nasty side effects. Taking live cultures is recommended whilst taking antibiotics providing it's from a trusted and well researched brand such as Optibac. When Should I Take Optibac For Those On Antibiotics? Optibac For Those On Antibiotics should be taken with breakfast, when stomach acidity is closer to neutral. You don't need to take at a different time of day to your antibiotic either, as the antibiotics will not harm the friendly probiotics. If you are taking Optibac Every Day Extra, it is recommended you take this 1-2 hours AFTER your antibiotic as this can destroy one of the delicate bacteria contained in this supplement. Can My Child Take Optibac For Those On Antibiotics? Optibac For Those On Antibiotics can be used by children aged 4 onwards. The capsule can be broken and the contents mixed with a cool drink or cold meal. Younger children, from birth-3 years, can take the Babies & Children Drops. Other information Vegetarian Vegan No dairy Gluten free Yeast free Suitable during pregnancy Suitable during breastfeeding GMO free Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives No chemicals or parabens Sugar free
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Antibiotics and Their Mechanisms of Action
“Antibiotics and their mechanisms of action” provides a deep and lucid understanding of the mechanisms of action of various antibiotics.The experiments followed to decipher the mechanisms have been explained in great depth, which is a novelty in this textbook. Most undergraduate textbooks on antibiotics place emphasis on their use from the clinician’s perspective.Taking penicillin as an example, typical textbooks discuss its discovery, penicillin’s ß-lactam derivatives, routes of administration, the diseases and pathogens treated withß-lactam antibiotics, side effects, and finally the mechanisms of resistance that have evolved against penicillin.No description of how its mechanism of action was deciphered is ever provided.This textbook describes how simple experiments using protoplasts, covalent affinity chromatography, SYPRO Orange binding assays, and X-ray crystallography have all been used to elucidate the mechanism of action of penicillin.Like this, the complicated mechanisms of action of different antibiotics have been presented in simple terms with the help of original illustrations.Chapters 8-10 cover the mechanisms of action of anti-ribosomal antibiotics (tetracycline, streptomycin, chloramphenicol).Elucidating the mechanisms of action for these antibiotics requires complex experiments such as ex vivo transcription via a cell-free ribosomal reaction mixture, photolabelling experiments, and sucrose density gradient centrifugation of radiolabelled translation reactants and products.These experiments are conveyed to the reader in the simplest possible language and with easily understandable, appealing illustrations.Finally, the reader is challenged at the end of every chapter with original questions, testing whether hecan apply the concepts he learned in the preceding chapter to research-level problems. This book is written primarily for undergraduate students in microbiology or biotechnology courses to help them develop a simplistic yet comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying antibiotics action.It is believed that this book will prepare the students for PhD level research.
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Sustainability Challenges of Brazilian Agriculture : Governance, Inclusion, and Innovation
With contributions from a wide range of thematic areas, this book provides a diverse perspective on the contemporary environmental challenges of Brazilian agriculture.Assessing existing experiences of governance interventions, implementation of inclusive and sustainable production practices, as well as technical innovations, this edited volume presents the reader with a nuanced perspective on sustainable future pathways for Brazilian agriculture.In many cases, actors within the agricultural sector stand in a key position to address environmental concerns, which often has generated important breakthroughs and improvement of production practices.Drawing on contributions from authors within a variety of fields, this contribution presents a trans-disciplinary perspective on the problems and pathways through which multi-level interventions can lead to sustainable solutions within the Brazilian agricultural and livestock sector.This book hereby constitutes an informed and timely contribution to the important debates about Brazil’s potential role in confronting environmental problems.More broadly, this volume also sheds light on the process of agricultural transitions in the Global South, and how food security concerns may be reconciled with sustainable production.
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Hypersensitivity to antibiotics?
Hypersensitivity to antibiotics refers to an exaggerated immune response to certain antibiotics, leading to allergic reactions such as rashes, itching, swelling, or in severe cases, anaphylaxis. This can occur with any type of antibiotic, but some are more commonly associated with hypersensitivity reactions, such as penicillin and sulfa drugs. It is important for individuals with known hypersensitivity to antibiotics to inform their healthcare providers, so that alternative medications can be prescribed to avoid potential allergic reactions.
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What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medications used to treat bacterial infections by either killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. They are only effective against bacterial infections and do not work on viral infections like the common cold or flu. It is important to use antibiotics only as prescribed by a healthcare professional to avoid antibiotic resistance and ensure their effectiveness in the future.
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Don't antibiotics help?
Antibiotics are effective in treating bacterial infections, but they are not effective against viral infections like the common cold or flu. Overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, making them less effective in the long run. It is important to use antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional and to complete the full course of treatment to ensure the infection is properly eradicated.
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What do antibiotics eat?
Antibiotics do not eat anything as they are not living organisms. Instead, antibiotics work by targeting and killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. They do this by interfering with the bacteria's ability to function or reproduce, ultimately leading to their destruction. Antibiotics are designed to specifically target bacteria and do not have any nutritional requirements themselves.
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Antibiotics : What Everyone Needs to Know®
A STIRRING EXAMINATION OF A LOOMING CRISIS Virtually everyone has taken antibiotics.They can be lifesavers -- or they can be useless. But what are they? How are they used? And what happens as the effectiveness of antibiotics begins to decline?Antibiotics: What Everyone Needs to Know® examines the personal and societal implications of our planet's most important -- and arguably most overused -- medications.In a question-and-answer format, it unpacks the most complicated aspects of this issue, including:· How antibiotics are used (and overused) in humans, plants, and livestock· The consequences to date, and the potential crisis ahead, as overuse of existing antibiotics breeds new resistance in bacteria· How the globalized world enables antibiotic resistance more quickly· Collateral damage, individually and societally, of antibiotic use· The difficult decisions ahead related to medical care and the food systemGrounded in the latest scientific research and translated for general readers, Antibiotics: What Everyone Needs to Know® offers a clear-eyed overview of where we are, and what the future holds, as antibiotics lose their might.
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Advanced Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Advanced Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment focuses on plant-microbe interactions in respect to bioremediation and plant growth promotion, providing insights on diverse approaches such as genomics, metagenomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and other high-throughput analyses of environmentally relevant microorganisms.The impact of frequent applications of potentially toxic chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) and increased industrialization processes on microbial diversity emphasizes the potential threat to microbial biodiversity in ecosystems.This is an ideal resource on current trends and the future of PGPR developments with bioremediation potential. Moreover, it gives a deep understanding of the genetics of microbial biodegradation and different remediation mechanisms that help to re-establish the natural environment.
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Fashion and Environmental Sustainability : Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology
The wide range of topics that the book covers are organised into sections reflecting a cradle to grave view of how entrepreneurial, innovative, and tech-savvy approaches can advance environmental sustainability in the fashion sector.These sections include: sustainable materials; innovation in design, range planning and product development; sustainable innovations in fashion supply chains; sustainable innovations in fashion retail and marketing; sustainable alternatives for end-of-life and circular economy initiatives; and more sustainable alternative fashion business models.
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Cold War Resistance : The International Struggle over Antibiotics
In June 1941 a pair of British scientists boarded a plane for America with World War II raging all around them.They carried a precious commodity—penicillin—and the knowledge that it would change history.Once the U.S. government had been debriefed, the Office of Science Research and Development, in conjunction with British counterparts, assumed control, and penicillin became a top-secret matter of national security, second in importance only to the atomic bomb. In Cold War Resistance Marc Landas uncovers the dark history behind the discovery, production, and distribution of penicillin and other antibiotics.In 1949 the United States embargoed any material deemed of “strategic importance,” including antibiotics, from going to Communist countries, effectively shutting off the Soviet Union from a modern medical miracle.The Soviets responded by creating satellite antibiotic factories in Warsaw Pact countries that produced subpar antibiotics, which soon led to antibiotic resistance. Today, the number of effective antibiotics available is dwindling, and the state of antibiotic resistance is worsening.The Cold War played a critical role in fostering this resistance, as Landas argues in this pathbreaking history of the international struggle over antibiotics.
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No hunger from antibiotics?
Antibiotics do not directly cause hunger, but they can sometimes affect the gut microbiome, leading to changes in appetite and digestion. Some people may experience gastrointestinal side effects from antibiotics, such as nausea or diarrhea, which can impact their appetite. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and duration of antibiotics to minimize any potential side effects on appetite and overall health.
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Can antibiotics affect pregnancy?
Yes, antibiotics can affect pregnancy. Some antibiotics have been associated with an increased risk of birth defects when taken during pregnancy. It is important for pregnant women to consult with their healthcare provider before taking any antibiotics to ensure that they are safe for both the mother and the developing baby. Additionally, some antibiotics can interfere with the effectiveness of birth control, potentially leading to unintended pregnancy. Therefore, it is important for women to discuss their antibiotic use with their healthcare provider if they are also using contraception.
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Why is the use of antibiotics being reduced only in humans, but not in animal farming, for example by adding antibiotics to pig feed?
The reduction of antibiotic use in humans is primarily driven by concerns over antibiotic resistance, which can lead to ineffective treatments for bacterial infections. In animal farming, antibiotics are often added to feed to promote growth and prevent disease in crowded and unsanitary conditions. However, this practice has been linked to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals, which can then be transmitted to humans through consumption of contaminated meat products. Efforts are being made to reduce the use of antibiotics in animal farming as well, but the economic incentives and challenges in implementing alternative practices have made progress slower than in human medicine.
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When should antibiotics alleviate symptoms?
Antibiotics should alleviate symptoms of a bacterial infection within a few days of starting the medication. If the infection is responding to the antibiotics, the patient should start to feel better and see a reduction in symptoms such as fever, pain, and inflammation. If there is no improvement after a few days of taking antibiotics, it is important to consult a healthcare professional to determine if a different treatment is needed. It is also important to complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if symptoms improve, to ensure the infection is fully eradicated.
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