Why are there more antibacterial rugs than antifungal drugs?
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There are many different types of bacteria: gram negative, gram positive, anaerobics, atypicals etc. All of which do have some mechanisms for resistance. Some antibacterial drugs work against some of the groups and some work against others. On the other hand, there are much fewer types of fungi and most of our antifungals work against many of them. Also, resistance is becoming more common, but at this point it is not as rampant as antibitotic resistance. Just make sure if you are on an antibiotic...FINISH IT!
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Tisa, please research olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract, and most especially colloidal silver. These are very potent natural anti-virals/bacterials and can be taken for long periods without problems. The silver especially can be used topically and orally and is proven to kill over 650 types of viruses,bacteria,yeasts, and fungi. I get my silver from herbalhealer.com at 500ppm concentration which is the best for killing germs. I wish you good luck!
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A. Antibiotics, antimicrobials.\n\nWhy are you testing us? Are you taking a test and cheating, perhaps?
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It's actually not an infection at all... in the sense that infections are usually caused by germs.\n\nYeast overgrowth is really a better term for it.\n\nWhen you have taken antibiotics, sometimes you get a yeast overgrowth because the antibiotics have killed all the germs in your body that control the growth of yeast.\n\nIt's kind of like a chemical imbalance, and it can happen at times when your body is going through a lot of stress, either physical or emotional, such as lack of sleep.\n\nAll it takes is a round of antifungal, to get that yeast growth under control.  You aren't contagious or dirty.\n\n\nI♥♫→mia☼☺†
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Don't know. They help for UTI's, but that's not the same thing. Try Monistat for the yeast infection.
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Doesn't seem to be:\n\n"Today, despite a reputation for broad spectrum activity, sulfa-based medications are often ineffective because many organisms have developed resistance to sulfa drugs. In these cases, other acceptable preparations include gentamicin, tobramicin, erythromicin and neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin, prescribed BID/QID in either ointment or drop form."\n\nHope this clears things up for you. If you are still unsure, check again with your doctor and / or pharmacist!!
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Antibiotics - Can kill the good bacteria allowing yeast to take over.  If your taking antibiotics eating yogurt can help.  \nClothing - Always wear lose fitting cotton underwear.\nChemicals - Douches and even some perfumed toilet papers are irritants.\nDiet - Some people feel that cutting down on foods that contain yeast helps lessen the intensity or frequency of yeast infections.  People with uncontrolled diabetes are more prone to infection. \nSexual Transmission - Yeast infections can be transmitted between people by direct contact.  \nHormones - Pregnant women are particularly prone to yeast infections. Many women taking contraceptive pills experience regular yeast infections as their hormone levels fluctuate.\nYeast infections are treated with antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole or miconazole. There are creams and tablets used in the vagina, skin ointments, and pills. \n\nAntifungal drugs usually work well to treat a vaginal yeast infection. But infections that do not respond to treatment are becoming more common. Taking antifungal drugs when they are not needed can help make yeast resistant to the drugs. For this reason, you should not use antifungal drugs unless you are sure that you have a yeast infection. \n\nIf you are sure that you have a yeast infection, you can buy over-the-counter products to treat the infection. Be sure to follow the directions for using the product. If you are not sure whether you have a yeast infection or another type of infection or problem, you should see your health care provider. You should also see your health care provider if you have recurring yeast infections.
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Because of bacteria and germs growing in it.
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An antiseptic: is capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.\nAn antimicrobial is: Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.\nSo, basically they are the same thing except that the antiseptic prevents infections.
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There are only a handful becasue more antibiotics attack prokaryotic cellular structures, such as the prokaryotic ribosome, but protozoa are eukaryotic. Examples that are used inlcudeamphotericin B, metronidazole, pentamidine and tinidazole
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Antibotics to dry it up.
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Diflucan ~ now this is by prescription, wherein Vagisil is for the itching more than anything...also "Australian tea tree oil" in a tepid bath ..now i know many who have tried this,....but remember it is what i have been told...that as far as homeopathy is the ticket for what i know....i would call your physician...i have NEVER had a doctor make me come in for the Diflucan...which is often onset by antibiotics..in fact often when i have had antibiotics, i get the RX for diflucan at the same time...tho it isn't always needed....there..that is what i know..and i may not have your perfect answer...but...that is the best i can do...also look up Edgar Cayce's clinic on line ...the place i went to was in Arizona when i lived there and there are elixirs to douche with  that are clean, fresh and they are extremely healing,...i had forgotten that one ~ i wish you the best! Thank You.....hope it gets better soon.....until yo have the yeast part of the bacterial infection under control use vagisil and panty liners...for vagisil is a topical and nothing to insert...what it does is numb the intchy part of yor perineum...be well....and oh i loathe these things too! take care....
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No, antibiotics are compounds that inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria whereas antibodies are produced by the body's immune system to bind to a specific epitope such as the glycopeptides on some bacterial surfaces. Once bound, they can trigger other immune responses to kill the invading bacteria.\nThe problem with the disk diffusion method of antibiotic susceptibility testing is that it can't be a true representative of what goes on in vivo in your animal model. The test gives the bacteria ideal growth conditions with the addition of the antibiotic, but there are many more factors to take into account in the animal model. Antibodies are a good example as they will help the immune system attack the bacteria. The addition of the antibiotic in the animal probably helps keep the numbers of the bacteria down while its building an immune response to clear the infection.
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It takes a bit for antibotics to kick in.  In the meantime, cool baths, tylenol, and being patient should work.  Yes it's annoying but it will work in time.
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I think it's called Gentrin Violet. It prevents infections.
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It is also known as Bactrim, and is an antibiotic.  It is quite effective for bladder infections, and some other infections as well.
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Yeast infection medicine