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lisse_aranel asked:


Hi, I have to answer this question for my medical microbio lab - Why would a doctor choose to use an antibiotic that produces a smaller zone of inhibition against a pathogen than one which produces a larger ZI?

This isn't related to the use of wide spectrum vs narrow spectrum antibiotic, is it? Does it have anything to do with the prevention of resistant strains from emerging? Help, please. Thanks in advance!

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KKingS asked:


My dog got an antibiotic injection at the emergency vet and was prescribed Baytril and a cough suppressent for a kennel cough infection (apparently caused by strep bacteria.) This was on Sunday, but he still has the symptoms. He's improved a bit, but still has a cough (despite the cough medicine) and has a runny nose.

We're going back to the vet tommorrow morning just to check up on him, but I want to know how much longer till he starts feeling much better?

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Angela W asked:


I'm performing an experiment, where I'm introducing an isolate to 5% concentrations of two alcohols and then seeing if antibiotic resistance is affected. We had to write a small paragraph indicating the significance of the project.

I said that exposure to alcohol would weaken the cell's defenses against the antibiotic and lead to their vulnerability.

My teacher wrote on my paper that this was "not the mechanism."

I have tried to find some sources to determine what the mechanism could actually be but I have been unsuccessful. All I can find are articles about drinking alcohols while taking antibiotics.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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*~Classy~* asked:


Or is that not the "goal" of an antibiotic? I'm asking because some antibiotics take awhile to work and you can be taking the medicine but still in pain.

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adaniels700 asked:


I have an eye infection but the eye doctor didn't think it was necessary for him to give me antibiotic eye drops. Meanwhile, my eye continues causing me pain, especially in air conditioning.

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loving him(: asked:


how do i get a "antibiotic cream" stain off my clothes? thanks..

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Pollyanna asked:


Other than Baytril, is there another antibiotic that works deep in the tissues to treat bacterial dermatits? My dog has a hard-to-treat case and the vet continues costly test after we have found what works to continue treatment. I would like to know if there is an alternative as I can not afford many more test.
Yes, I begged for the meds if she relapses but no, he won't do it. I have to fork out more money that I don't have.

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thexfilez asked:


Are there any foods that contain a natural form of antibiotic, i heard garlic, but not sure.
I appreciate all your responses, some very good information here. Thanks so much.