AMPs are expected in the future to be used as models for designing effective oral microbial antibiotics.References Abiko et al., 2002 Y. Abiko, Y. Jinbu, T. Noguchi, M. Nishimura, K. Kusano, P. Amaratunga, T. Shibata, T. Kaku Upregulation of human beta-defensin 2 peptide expression ...
Also known as thrush, candidiasis is an overgrowth of the Candida fungus, which grows naturally in your mouth. It develops whenever the germs protecting your oral tissues are compromised, either through the use of antibiotics, medication-induced dry mouth or ill-fitting dental appliances. Sympt...
In children aged 6 months and up, a stiff neck is a classic sign of meningitis. Prevention and treatment Viral meningitis usually clears up on its own in seven to 10 days, but bacterial meningitis requires immediate medical attention so antibiotics can be given as soon as possible. Serious ...
The most common tongue problem found amongst infants and young children is oralthrushcharacterized by white patches on the tongue. It often occurs after a course of antibiotics is taken by the infant orbreastfeedingmother. "Good bacteria" is killed off allowing for an overgrowth of yeast. Treatme...
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins (e.g. methicillin, oxacillin) are active against beta-lactamase producing bacteria, that inactivates most penicillin antibiotics. Aminopenicillins such as ampicillin and amoxicillin are effective against a wider range of bacteria and have a better oral absorption. Exte...
Systemic therapy refers to acne medication that is taken by mouth. Antibiotics like tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, or erythromycin may treat moderate to severe acne by targeting bacteria and reducing inflammation. Other systemic therapies include oral contraceptives, which can reduce acne in some...
Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills):Sometimes, a gynaecologist may recommend the oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) to protect against the development of functional ovarian cysts. The OCPs reduce the amount of hormones produced in the ovaries and prevent ovulation. For recurrent functional cysts or...
There is much overlap of medications that may interact with oral diabetes drugs. These include but are not limited to some: Heart medications Decongestants Antibiotics Thiazides Steroids Thyroiddrugs Estrogens Oral contraceptives Seizure medications ...
Oralantibiotics, like Sumycin (tetracycline), Periostat (doxycycline), and Solodyn (minocycline) Iisotretinoin Aldactone (spironolactone), particularly for hormonal acne in women Acne in Transgender Individuals Acne can worsen in people taking masculinizing hormones, like testosterone. In fact, one study...
including spirochetes and fusiform bacilli. It is uncertain if it is transmitted by the exchange of saliva in kissing, but itsepidemicincrease in wartime and its frequency in the sexually promiscuous suggest this. Vincent disease is treated withantibioticsfollowed by trimming of the gum margins to ...