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In common usage, an antibiotic (from the Ancient Greek ἀντί&_160;– anti, "against", and βίος&_160;– bios, "life") is a substance or compound that kills, or inhibits the growth of, bacteria. [1] Antibiotics belong to the broader group of antimicrobial compounds, used to treat infections caused by microorganisms, including fungi and protozoa. The term "antibiotic" was coined by Selman Waksman in 1942 to describe any substance produced by a microorganism that is antagonistic to the growth of other microorganisms in high dilution.[2] This original definition excluded naturally occurring substances that kill bacteria but are not produced by microorganisms (such as gastric juice and hydrogen peroxide) and also excluded synthetic antibacterial compounds such as the sulfonamides. Many antibiotics are relatively small molecules with a molecular weight less than 2000 Da.[citation needed] With advances in medicinal chemistry, most antibiotics are now semisynthetic—modified chemically from original compounds found in nature,[3] as is the case with beta-lactams (which include the penicillins, produced by fungi in the genus Penicillium, the cephalosporins, and the carbapenems). Some antibiotics are still produced and isolated from living organisms, such as the aminoglycosides, and others have been created through purely synthetic means the sulfonamides, the quinolones, and the oxazolidinones. In addition to this origin-based classification into natural, semisynthetic, and synthetic, antibiotics may be divided into two broad groups according to their effect on microorganisms those that kill bacteria are bactericidal agents, while those that only impair bacterial growth are known as bacteriostatic agents. Many cures for infectious diseases prior to the beginning of the twentieth century were based on medicinal folklore. Cures for infection in ancient Chinese medicine using plants with antibiotic-like properties began to be described over 2,500 years ago.[4][5] Many other ancient cultures, including the ancient Egyptians, ancient Greeks and medieval Arabs already used molds and plants to treat infections.[6][7] Cinchona bark was a widely effective treatment of malaria in the 17th century, the disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium.[8] Scientific endeavours to understand the science behind what caused these diseases, the development of synthetic antibiotic chemotherapy, the isolation of the natural antibiotics marked milestones in antibiotic development.[9]
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1. MRSA What is it and how can we prevent it?
November 20, 2009
Methicillan-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a strain of Staph that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA is a "SUPERBUG" that can be fatal. What this means is that what once was a simple Staph infection that could be treated with penicillin type antibiotics, is now a disease that must be fought with super antibiotics like Vancomycin (Vancocin) and Linezolid (Zyvox), and others of that type. Staph bacteria can be found on the skin and in the noses of 30% of the population. If you have the bacteria, but are not sick, then it is said to be "colon... (read more)
Author: Susan McDonald
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2. Online Pharmacy Stores Offering Cheap Prescription Drugs
November 19, 2009
Online Pharmacy Store is one of the best chemists where one can get certified drugs and medicines to cure various health problems. Today these internet chemists offer medicines to cure diabetes, hair loss, asthma, blood pressure, cancer, etc. This online store also deals in qualified antibiotics, pain killer tablets and even in medicines to treat HIV, Urinary Disorders, allergies, thyroid, etc. Online Pharmacy Stores is one of the best promising stores that also deal in generic drugs. Online Chemist also provides the best solution to purchase branded and qualified medicines at very chea... (read more)
Author: Tradeport India
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3. Acne Treatment, some Facts
November 19, 2009
Acne is almost a universal condition affecting nearly every teenager at some stage. When it progresses from more than the occasional pimple or extends into later life we consider it a medical condition. There are many types of acne and so assessment by a Dermatologist ensures the appropriate treatment is prescribed and tailored specifically to your type of acne. Our treatments include specialized face washes, gels and creams, systemic treatment tablets) including antibiotics, hormonal treatment and Roaccutane (which can only be prescribed by a Dermatologist) as well as laser therapy and medica... (read more)
Author: Pearl P
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4. Mucocutaneous Candidiasis information
November 18, 2009
Mucocutaneous Candidiasis is superficial infuction that may involve almost any cutaeous or mucous surface of yhe body. it is particulary likely to occur in diabetics, during pregnancy and in obese persons who perspire freely. Antibiotics and oral contraceptive agents may be the first sign of HIV infection.
Causes of Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
The Immune system failure is the cause of Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. The immune system is made up of white blood cells that use proteins to fight off infections. Defective T-lymphocytes or low level of immunoglobulin. It can also be genetic predi... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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5. Curing Acne with Oral Antibiotics
November 19, 2009
Oral antibiotics have been used for many years in curing acne. Antibiotics work by many different mechanisms, the most important being decreasing the amount of bacteria in and near the follicle. Oral antibiotics aid in the reducing of the P.acnes population which decreases inflammation. There have been several studies in the US that support the effectiveness of antibiotics used in curing acne.
The oral antibotics in the studies included:
~Doxycline. Inexpensive, effective and may take up to six weeks to see results. Used by many people who can tolerate erythromycin or tetracycline.... (read more)
Author: Angel A Johnson
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6. Removing Acne with Topical Antibiotics
November 19, 2009
Acne can make people very self-conscious about their appearance. Since there are so many options for removing acne, it can be confusing to figure out which product is best for what kind of acne, which product will work the fastest, etc. Topical antibiotics are usually the first line of defense after the over the counter options have failed.
Topical antibiotics are effective in treating inflammatory acne, which presents itself as reddish and painful bumps on the face, rather than blackheads or whiteheads. Inflammatory acne occurs when follicles becomes obstructed and overgrowth of a norma... (read more)
Author: Angel A Johnson
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7. Top 5 UTI Home Cures - Why Home Treatments Work?
November 17, 2009
Did your antibiotics work? Many patients are switching to UTI home cures because their doctor-prescribed antibiotics did not work. The truth is that you are not alone.
Fact! About 25% of patients using antibiotics will not have any long-term success. In other words, there are a lot of repeat sufferers out there.
That is why thousands of people are trying urinary tract infection home cures to treat their pain. And the best part about this alternative treatment is that it is a cure and a prevention plan. If you cure it naturally, you will also be preventing it.
Why UTI Home ... (read more)
Author: Joe Barton
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8. Whats the Ultimate Probiotic?
November 19, 2009
It is common in the twenty first century and in western society for people to have unhealthy digestion and bacteria imbalances in their digestive tract. These conditions carry a lot of evident symptoms which many people consider normal. Some of these include allergies, food sensitivities, frequent colds or flu's, yeast infections, constipation, diarrhea etc.
Antibiotics is a common measure used to fight many bacterial infections and diseases, however while fighting off the bad bacteria, antibiotics also kill off good bacteria such as the very important Lactobacillus. Many people who co... (read more)
Author: Bishop Chanakira
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9. What Is The Best Probiotic Supplement Part 2
November 19, 2009
BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS
There is a growing public and scientific interest in Probiotics. Researchers are studying whether Probiotics taken as foods or supplements can help treat or prevent illness.
There is encouraging evidence that Probiotics may help:
* Treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics * Prevent and treat vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections * Treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) * Reduce bladder cancer recurrence * Shorten the duration of intestinal infections * Prevent and treat inflammation following colon surgery ... (read more)
Author: Monique Schlosser
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10. Boils
November 16, 2009
boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. They are quite painful, particularly in areas where the skin is closely attached to the underlying tissues, such as the nose, ears, or fingers. They usually occur in teenagers and young adults.
Several strains of the bacteria have evolved to be insensitive to antibiotics and can in some serious cases cause disease. Furuncles may occur in the hair follicles anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the face, neck, armpit, buttocks, and thighs.
Types of Boils
Furuncle or carbuncle boil: This is an absces... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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11. What Cures UTI? Natural Remedies do!
November 15, 2009
If antibiotics are not working, what cures UTI? This question will be asked and searched by thousands of patients today and some will find the answer they were looking for. Have you ever considered trying UTI natural remedies to cure your urinary tract infection?
One of the fastest growing natural remedies is one for this type of infection! This is because this infection is one of the simplest to treat naturally. In fact, your diet alone could cure it within the next few hours.
In this article, you will learn 4 simple tips to begin your home treatment for a urinary infection. ... (read more)
Author: Joe Barton
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12. Keep Off the Swine Flu
November 13, 2009
A patient in a crowded doctor’s waiting room was overheard saying: “I’m so full of antibiotics that if I sneeze in here, I’m sure going to cure somebody!” With the swine flu scare circling the globe, people are now extra careful with their health. To be honest, who would want to spend their payday loans on cold or cough medicines and other related prescriptions? According to some studies and research, most employees got a nasty flu or cold at work. Why? In a 2006 survey, more than 50 percent of those surveyed said that even when they have t... (read more)
Author: Sean Teahan
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13. WHO: Antiviral Medicine Can Save Lives From H1N1
November 12, 2009
A patient with flu-like symptoms at Fauquier Hospital, south of Washington DCThe World Health Organization says antiviral medicines and antibiotics used in a timely manner can help save the lives of people who are sick with the H1N1 influenza. The WHO issued new guidelines Thursday on the clinical treatment of people who contract the swine flu. With the start of the influenza season in the Northern Hemisphere, there has been an upsurge in influenza across Europe and Asia.The World Health Organization says clinics in some countries are overwhelmed with patients. It says one way to save lives ... (read more)
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14. MRSA Claims: Clinical Negligence or Workplace Safety Breach?
November 12, 2009
Many compensation claims for MRSA, dubbed the hospital ‘superbug’, are still being brought to court, even given the government’s claims that hospitals have been cleaned up and cases of MRSA have been significantly reduced in recent years. Claim-Easy, the claims management company that aims to simplify all compensation claims, notes that MRSA claims can possibly be processed as a breach of workplace safety as well as a case of clinical negligence.
MRSA is a strain of the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics. It is particularly harmful to people who are deemed to ... (read more)
Author: Jumping Spider Media
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15. How To Stop Dental Problems In Dogs
November 12, 2009
Preventing dental disease is an important feature, which is to be paid more emphasis by the dog lovers or dog owners. Dental disease is given priority in the health schedule of the dog nowadays because of the association of the dental diseases with systemic diseases in the dogs.
Antibiotics need to be given in the initial stage of teeth infection itself and if not, this may cause specific infections and the organisms may spread to the other nearby regions like the oral mucous membrane and pharyngeal region etc.
More acidic or alkaline food materials need not be given to the dogs to ... (read more)
Author: Raul Levine
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16. A Yeast Infections Treatment Used For Getting Rid of Vaginal Itching
November 12, 2009
Educating yourself on yeast infection causes and treatments, you are a step closer to getting rid of yeast infections for good. There are many treatments to choose from, the pharmacy is full of creams and antibiotics promising to cure and treat yeast infections fast. However you will be back in just a few weeks buying yet another product because your yeast infection flared back up again.
There are many treatments to choose from, the pharmacy is full of creams and antibiotics promising to cure and treat yeast infections fast. However you will be back in just a few weeks buying yet anothe... (read more)
Author: Cristina Chase
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17. Vaginal Yeast Infection Prevention
November 12, 2009
You can prevent vaginal yeast infection symptoms by making sure that your genital area stays as dry as possible and can "breathe." But even if you were to only wear loose cotton clothing, you may get a yeast infection after a course of antibiotics like I did. A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. As I have learned, common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms, such as the yeast, under control. Sometimes antibiotics change the healthy balance between organisms in the vagina by decreasing the number of protective bacteria. This may not b... (read more)
Author: Linda Goodfaith
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18. Get Rid of Vaginal Bacteria Infections with Effective BV Cures
November 06, 2009
Bacterial vaginosis is the most prevalent type of vaginal bacteria infections. Few of the common symptoms of this problem are - itching, vaginal odor and vaginal discharge. To overcome this problem you will have to go for a proper holistic treatment. It is best not to rush for quick relief creams and gels because you may only get temporary relief.
You should also keep away from using antibiotics for getting rid of vaginal bacteria infections because use of drugs and antibiotics only results in recurring bacterial vaginosis.
This happens because antibiotic medicines destroy both the g... (read more)
Author: Lynda John
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19. nail fungus relief zetaclear
November 05, 2009
Fungal Nail Infections CureAre you suffering from toe nail or other forms of fungal nail infections? Finding a natural home remedy for nail fungal infection would be very difficult because they are not permanent cures they are just temporary reliefs.You would have probably tried every possible natural remedy like yogurt, honey,vinegar and others with no results.Fungus can easily stay alive under mild antibioticsYou need to know what fungi are in order to effectively cure infections caused by them.Fungal infections of toe or finger nails are usually in the nail beds.The nail infections may be r... (read more)
Author: Lura Haskarp
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20. Learn about Laser Acne Treatment
November 05, 2009
Laser acne treatment has been around for a few years now, and it is quickly replacing more traditional forms of acne removal and prevention. As antibiotics become increasingly ineffective due to overuse, more and more people are opting for this new technique. During laser resurfacing, a doctor holds a laser pen just above the acne or acne scar tissue and waves the concentrated beam of light back and forth, vaporizing only the unwanted tissue and creating a new surface for skin cell growth. Thus the term laser resurfacing. New collagen actually forms after laser treatment. Collagen is a protein... (read more)
Author: kapil khurana
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21. Bacteria Vaginosis Natural Cure that you Always Wanted to Know
November 05, 2009
Bacterial vaginosis is a very common problem with women of all ages. You don't have to feel embarrassed discussing this problem because you are not alone.When the bad bacteria grows in large numbers in the vagina and overpowers the good bacteria you may suffer from BV.There are many over the counter products and antibiotics for correcting this problem but you should ideally avoid these products because they only provide temporary relief.Antibiotics and over the counter products only correct the symptoms of the problem and this is the reason you may have recurrent bacterial vaginosis.To correct... (read more)
Author: Lynda John
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22. Herbal Remedies for Urinary Tract - And other Vitamins that Cure UTI
November 03, 2009
You may not realize that herbal remedies for urinary tract are one of the more popular treatments for UTI. If you have experienced repeat infections, you may have already realized that antibiotics don't always work. And that is the reason why thousands of people are switching over to vitamins, herbs and remedies.
In this article, I will give you a few simple and effective herbs and vitamins that can help you begin your home treatment to cure UTI.
Cure UTI Naturally
Antibiotics can work for some people but they can also make matters worse for others. In fact, statistics show... (read more)
Author: Joe Barton
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23. Vaginal Yeast Infection Causes
November 03, 2009
The primary vaginal yeast infection symptoms are: burning or itching, soreness, pain during sex, and whitish vaginal discharge. Vaginal yeast infections begin when yeast is introduced or when there is an increase in the quantity of yeast which is always present in the vagina. One of the most common causes of vaginal yeast infections is when normal, healthy bacteria are wiped out by antibiotics. When the protective bacteria are killed, yeast bacteria multiple and invade the lining of the vagina. When this happens it is called vaginitis and must be treated to create a healthy environment for t... (read more)
Author: Linda Goodfaith
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24. What You Need to Know About Organic Foods
November 01, 2009
What Are Organic Foods? Organic foods are any type of fruits, vegetables or animals that are unprocessed and unrefined, or that are grown and reared without the use of algaecides, herbicides, insecticides, bactericides, fungicides, antibiotics, antibiotics, growth hormones, or synthetic chemicals. Organic reared animals are fed a very healthy well balanced diet and are not genetically modified. During organic production certain non-organic fertilizers are used. But these non-organic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are restricted and only used as a last resort and are ... (read more)
Author: Sandi M Lewanika
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25. Candida in Children - How to Eliminate Candida Yeast Overgrowth
November 01, 2009
For many years yeast infections has been a problem among men and women, but recently Candida has also become a problem in children. Some common childhood health problems can be related to Candida albicans. Ear infections, rashes, and autism are now believed to be related to an overgrowth of Candida yeast.
Candida yeast overgrowth can cause a lot of problems for children. There can be a number of things that can cause a yeast infection in children. Antibiotics can be a major contributing factor. Antibiotics are known to stimulate the growth of Candida yeast. The yeast can grow out of contr... (read more)
Author: Shannon Spoon
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