Lab Report: Antibiotic Evaluation by the Kirby-Bauer Method Introduction Chemical antimicrobial agents are chemical compounds capable of either inhibiting the growth of microorganisms or killing them outright. Those which are taken internally to alleviate the symptoms of or promote healing from disease are called chemotherapeutic drugs‚ and among these is a class of compounds called antibiotics. In order for a chemotherapeutic drug to be classed as an antibiotic‚ it must be produced by
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The Problem of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Hospitals. Introduction Antibiotic resistant bacteria are bacteria who can survive after exposure to one or more antibiotics. Some bacteria present today can even be resistant to multiple antibiotics and these are sometimes referred to by the name Multidrug resistant (MDR). Today many clinically important bacteria are MDR’s and this is a direct result of past decades of antimicrobial use and misuse. If an infection results from this sort of resistant
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Antibiotics M. Camila Alvarez As described by doctors‚ antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections. Bacteria are widely spread throughout the globe and if used properly‚ can save lives. They either kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing. From there‚ this issue can be taken by your body’s natural defenses. Although these chemicals may seem very productive at times‚ they do more harm than good. Each time your body receives antibiotics; it increases the chances that bacteria
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Over use of Antibiotics in Ear Infections The over use of antibiotics is a serious public health threat. Children are becoming desensitized to the effects of antibiotics due to being unnecessarily overmedicated. Over use of antibiotics for acute otitis media (AOM) can lead to future antibiotic resistant infections. Otitis media is usually a result of a poorly functioning Eustachian tube‚ a canal that links the middle ear with the throat area. Of the three basic types of ear infections‚ acute
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In the 1900s we once considered Antibiotics the “Wonder Drug” it is becoming more clear there are many issues we face when consuming this drug‚ some even life threatening. Having the knowledge on what Antibiotics are capable of can help our future generations‚ the second biggest user of Antibiotics are children‚ taking Antibiotics when having a viral infection can cause more health issues and can have long term effects. One of those effects being the bacteria becoming drug-resistant and multiplying
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3 antibiotic dicks | Distilled water | Culture of Serratia marcesans | Sterile filter-paper disks | Transparent tape | 1 sterile nutrient agar plate | Metric ruler | Forceps | 1 sterile cotton swab | Safety goggles | Lab apron | | Materials: Procedure: In the Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria lab‚ the effect of different antibiotics on the zone of inhibition on bacteria‚ Serratia marcesans‚ was measured in millimeters. The safety equipment‚ lab apron and goggles were worn at all times
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Sampling of Gram-Positive Bacteria and Antibiotic Resistance Resting We thought it would be interesting to find out the different bacteria that grow on things we use on a daily basis and the level of antibiotic resistance that those bacteria have. We chose to swab the toilet seat in the MATC women’s bathroom and the ATM machine in the commons area on campus. We were certain the ATM would be dirtier than the toilet seat since the bathrooms get cleaned every day. The first step we took in testing
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Informative Speech Outline Template Topic: The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis General purpose: To inform others of the current antibiotic resistance crisis Specific purpose: To inform others about how overly prescribed antibiotics are causing an increase in resistance and what can be done to slow down the process Introduction a. People get sick every single day. Of course there are those that are more susceptible to illness‚ like children and our elderly population. What almost everyone has in common
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Treatment of Antibiotic Pharmaceutical Wastewater Using a Rotating Biological Contactor One of the treatment of the wastewater is the treatment of antibiotic pharmaceutical wastewater using a rotating biological contactor. For your information‚ Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC) are effective for treating wastewater‚ while they are rarely reported to be used for treating antibiotic pharmaceutical wastewater (APW). Next‚ the biological treatment processes have been widely used in wastewater treatment
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Biology Teacher Antibiotic Resistance Article Enduring Understandings: Natural selection is a driving force for evolution All living things share a common ancestor Diversity is beneficial for life on Earth Populations are constantly evolving Essential Questions: Why do I have wisdom teeth? Why don’t antibiotics cure all infections? Why are people taller around the equator than around the poles? TEKS: 6.E identify and illustrate changes in DNA and evaluate the significance of these changes 7.C
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