Summary This chapter contains sections titled: Cross Resistance Between Related Antibiotics The Evolution of Antibacterial Resistance How to Counteract Resistance Development Resistance Development Acceleratesdoi:10.1002/9781118075609.ch11Ola SkldJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Streptococcus suisis a zoonotic agent that causes sepsis and meningitis in pigs and humans.S. suisinfections are responsible for large economic losses in pig production. The lack of effective vaccines to prevent the disease has promoted the extensive use of antibiotics worldwide. This has been foll...
Antibiotics are chemicals that prevent the growth of bacteria.Unfortunately, some bacteria have become resistantto all currently available antibiotics.At the same time, we’ve stopped discovering new ones.Still, there’s hope that we can get ahead of the problem.But first, how did we get into ...
42K Antibiotic resistance occurs when organisms like bacteria and fungi can withstand the drugs designed to counteract them. Discover the definition and types of antibiotic resistance, and then explore the antibiotic resistance strategies and problems they present. Related...
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Antibiotic resistance occurs when organisms like bacteria and fungi can withstand the drugs designed to counteract them. Discover the definition and types of antibiotic resistance, and then explore the antibiotic resistance strategies and problems they present. Related...
If symptoms have improved, you can usually go back to school or work 24 hours after starting antibiotics for bacterial pink eye. Viral pink eye is different; you can spread the condition if you have symptoms. Your doctor can tell you when it is safe to return to work or school. ...
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Among them, specific host-dependent factors, such as genetic background, sex, age, and the immune system, play a key role that is difficult to change on a voluntary basis. Conversely, specific behaviors may directly influence the gut microbiota, such as the use of antibiotics, anti-acid, ...