18 Questions
What is the class of erythromycin?
Macrolides
Which condition is associated with erythromycin use in young infants?
Pyloric stenosis
What is the primary effect of enrofloxacin on bacterial DNA?
Inhibiting synthesis
Why has the FDA proposed to withdraw approval for enrofloxacin use in poultry?
Resistance of bacterial pathogens
Which adverse effect is associated with enrofloxacin use in animals?
Embryo lethality
Which class does chloramphenicol belong to?
Amphenicols
What is a potential health risk associated with ampicillin inhalation?
Asthma
Which substance is banned for use with food-producing animals due to its carcinogenic properties?
Chloramphenicol
What can repeated or prolonged exposure to chloramphenicol lead to?
Target organ damage and bone marrow toxicity
What is the most serious effect of chloramphenicol?
Aplastic anemia
What health issues can result from the inhalation of ampicillin?
Asthmatic attack
Which antibiotic may cause eosinophilia and agranulocytosis upon repeated contact?
Ampicillin
What is the potential chronic health effect of chronic exposure to oxytetracycline?
Nasal cavity erosion
In which animals is oxytetracycline commonly used as a growth promoter?
Pigs
Which class of antibiotics does oxytetracycline belong to?
Tetracyclines
Which organ is most likely to be negatively impacted by oxytetracycline exposure?
Teeth
What potential impact can overuse of antibiotics in animals have according to the provided text?
Increased emergence of antibiotic resistance
What is the primary reason for the increasing use of antibiotics in animals worldwide?
Growing demand for foods of animal origin
Test your knowledge on the reproductive hazards associated with erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic. Learn about the increased risk of pyloric stenosis and cardiac malformations in infants due to maternal exposure to erythromycin during pregnancy.
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