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Which antibiotic is effective against macrolide-resistant G(+)?
Which antibiotic is effective against macrolide-resistant G(+)?
Which antibiotic is a congener of Lincomycin?
Which antibiotic is a congener of Lincomycin?
Which antibiotic binds exclusively to the 50S subunit of bacterial cell?
Which antibiotic binds exclusively to the 50S subunit of bacterial cell?
Which antibiotic is a derivative of dichloroacetic acid?
Which antibiotic is a derivative of dichloroacetic acid?
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Which antibiotic is administered without food?
Which antibiotic is administered without food?
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Which antibiotic is a CYP3A4 inhibitor?
Which antibiotic is a CYP3A4 inhibitor?
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What is the mechanism of action of Penicillins?
What is the mechanism of action of Penicillins?
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What is the name of the enzyme that can inactivate Penicillins?
What is the name of the enzyme that can inactivate Penicillins?
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What is the purpose of combining Clavulanate potassium with Amoxicillin?
What is the purpose of combining Clavulanate potassium with Amoxicillin?
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Which of the following antibiotics is NOT a Beta lactam antibiotic?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT a Beta lactam antibiotic?
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What is the name of the combination antibiotic that contains Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
What is the name of the combination antibiotic that contains Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
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What is the mechanism of action of Rifampicin?
What is the mechanism of action of Rifampicin?
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What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
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What is the function of the pilus in bacterial cells?
What is the function of the pilus in bacterial cells?
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Which type of microorganism is capable of growing in temperatures between 50-60°C?
Which type of microorganism is capable of growing in temperatures between 50-60°C?
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What is the primary function of the flagellum in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of the flagellum in bacterial cells?
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What is the term for the process by which bacterial cells transfer genetic material through direct cell-to-cell contact?
What is the term for the process by which bacterial cells transfer genetic material through direct cell-to-cell contact?
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What is the primary component of the bacterial endotoxin?
What is the primary component of the bacterial endotoxin?
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Who is credited with proposing the Theory of Biogenesis?
Who is credited with proposing the Theory of Biogenesis?
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Who developed the first vaccine against anthrax?
Who developed the first vaccine against anthrax?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology'?
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Who discovered the importance of oxygen in supporting life?
Who discovered the importance of oxygen in supporting life?
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Who developed the concept of 'vaccine' and developed immunity for anthrax, rabies, and cholera?
Who developed the concept of 'vaccine' and developed immunity for anthrax, rabies, and cholera?
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Who developed the Petri dish, a crucial tool in microbiological techniques?
Who developed the Petri dish, a crucial tool in microbiological techniques?
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What is the mode of transmission of Trichinella spiralis?
What is the mode of transmission of Trichinella spiralis?
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What is the treatment for Enterobius vermicularis?
What is the treatment for Enterobius vermicularis?
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What symptom is common in Trichuris trichiura infections?
What symptom is common in Trichuris trichiura infections?
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What is the mode of transmission of Strongyloides stercoralis?
What is the mode of transmission of Strongyloides stercoralis?
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What is the treatment for Onchocerca volvulus?
What is the treatment for Onchocerca volvulus?
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What is the mode of transmission of Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the mode of transmission of Dracunculus medinensis?
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Study Notes
Macrolide-Resistant G(+) Infections
- Clindamycin is effective against macrolide-resistant Gram-positive bacteria.
- Lincomycin is a congener of Clindamycin, meaning they share a similar chemical structure and mechanism of action.
Antibiotic Mechanisms and Properties
- Clindamycin binds exclusively to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis.
- Chloramphenicol is a derivative of dichloroacetic acid and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.
- Clarithromycin should be administered without food for optimal absorption.
- Clarithromycin is a CYP3A4 inhibitor, which means it can interfere with the metabolism of other drugs.
Penicillins and Beta-Lactams
- Penicillins inhibit the synthesis of peptidoglycans, which are essential for bacterial cell wall formation.
- Beta-Lactamase is the enzyme that can inactivate Penicillins by breaking the beta-lactam ring.
- Clavulanate potassium is combined with Amoxicillin to inhibit beta-lactamase and enhance the effectiveness of Amoxicillin.
- Vancomycin is not a beta-lactam antibiotic; it inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of peptidoglycans.
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam is a combination antibiotic used to treat various infections, including those caused by bacteria that produce beta-lactamase.
Rifampicin and Bacterial Structure
- Rifampicin inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis by binding to the beta-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
- Peptidoglycan is the main component of the bacterial cell wall, providing structural support and protecting the cell from osmotic lysis.
- Pili are hair-like appendages on the surface of some bacteria; they help with attachment to surfaces and facilitate the transfer of genetic material.
Microbial Growth and Characteristics
- Thermophiles are microorganisms that can grow in temperatures between 50-60°C.
- Flagella are whip-like structures that allow bacteria to move.
- Conjugation is the process of bacterial genetic transfer through direct contact.
- Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is the primary component of the bacterial endotoxin, which can elicit strong immune responses.
Historical Figures in Microbiology
- Rudolf Virchow proposed the Theory of Biogenesis, which states that living cells arise only from other living cells.
- Louis Pasteur developed the first vaccine against anthrax.
- Louis Pasteur is considered the 'Father of Microbiology' for his groundbreaking work in microbiology.
- Joseph Priestley discovered the importance of oxygen in supporting life.
- Louis Pasteur developed the concept of 'vaccine' and developed immunity for anthrax, rabies, and cholera.
- Julius Richard Petri developed the Petri dish, a crucial tool for cultivating and studying microorganisms.
Parasitic Infections
- Trichinella spiralis is transmitted through the consumption of undercooked or raw meat, particularly pork.
- Enterobius vermicularis (pinworms) is treated with antiparasitic medications like pyrantel pamoate or albendazole.
- Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) infections often cause rectal prolapse in children.
- Strongyloides stercoralis transmission occurs through contact with contaminated soil or feces.
- Onchocerca volvulus (river blindness) is treated with ivermectin, an antiparasitic medication.
- Dracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm) is transmitted through drinking contaminated water.
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