Virtually every class of antimicrobial can be used for some type of infection related to the gastrointestinal system. In this chapter, the most commonly used antimicrobials to treat these infections will be discussed. The choice of antibiotic depends upon whether the causative agent is known (as ...
The meaning of ANTIBIOTIC is a substance able to inhibit or kill microorganisms; specifically : an antibacterial substance (such as penicillin, cephalosporin, and ciprofloxacin) that is used to treat or prevent infections by killing or inhibiting the gro
Thegut microbiomeis a complex ecosystem of trillions of microbes that live together in harmony in our gastrointestinal tract. These microbes have far reaching effects on human health, enhancing digestion, immunity, skin health and energy3,4,5. A balance is required between beneficial microbes and m...
Antibiotics are used to treat erysipelas and dysentery of swine, anthrax, and strangles of horses, pullorum disease of poultry, actinomycosis, bronchial pneumonia, gastrointestinal diseases of young animals, sepsis, metritis, vaginitis, and many other diseases. Antibiotics are also widely used with ...
Newer members of the group, azithromycin and clarithyromycin, are particularly useful for their excellent lung penetration. Macrolide antibiotics are used to treat respiratory tract infections (such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, and bronchitis), genital, gastrointestinal tract, and skin infections. Macrolide...
Antibiotics kill bad and good bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Wiping out the protective bacteria can allow the growth ofC. diffbacteria, leading to severe and potentially deadly diarrhea.C. diffcan occur after just one dose of antibiotics and is one of the top three most urgent ...
(GSK, Brentford, UK), has recently completed a phase-II trial for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSis).64 As well as possessing potent activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococ- cus aureus (MRSA), this compound also shows activity against the respiratory pathogens...
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Use of oral erythromycin for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysmotility in preterm infants could reduce the incidence of parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis by almost 50%, while azithromycin because of the combined antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects, has been successfully used in a pilot ...