Here is a list of Antimicrobics (antibiotics) and its uses. (i) Penicillin G: Is used against Gram positive bacterial infections, streptococcal sore throat, gonorrhea and syphilis. (ii) Ampicillin: Is used against Gram positive and Gram negative bacterial infections, middle ear infections, urinary tract infections cause by Enterococcus faecalis and infections caused by Escherichia coli. (iii) Methicillin: It is used against [...]
Everything you need to know about medical microbiology. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Differentiate between Staphylococcus species and Streptococcus species. Ans. There are two main distinguishing features between Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species: The Staphylococcus species produce catalase enzyme, whereas Streptococcus species are catalase negative. Staphylococcus species are usually found in grape like clusters, whereas Streptococcus [...]
Everything you need to know about microbial diseases. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Name the microorganisms that form normal micro-biota of the skin. Ans. They are Gram-positive pleomorphic rods known as diphtheroids (e.g., Propionibacterium acnes) which produce propionic acid that helps to maintain low pH of the skin ranging from 3 to 5. The acidic [...]