Explain why there are far fewer antiprotozoan agents than there are antibacterial agents

Q: Explain why there are far fewer antifungal agents than there are antibacterial agents

A: Antifungal agents are the agents that cause harm to the fungal cells while the antibacterial agents…

Q: Here are four toxins: diphtheria toxin, cholera toxin, tetanus toxin, and exfoliative toxin. Choose…

A: Introduction A toxin is a poisonous substance or harmful substance produced within living cells or…

Q: How do strains of C. diphtheriae acquire the gene for toxin production?

A: Diphtheria toxin is an exotoxin which is secreted by the Corynebacterium, the pathogenic bacterium…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a health benefit of the microbiota? compete for food sources O…

A: Microbiota is the actual microorganisms that live on and within us.The microorganisms living in a…

Q: There are fewer antifungal, anti protozoal, and antihelminth drugs compared to antibacterial drugs…

A: The antifungal drug is a drug that is used to kill the fungus. The antiprotozoal drug is a drug that…

Q: Explain how bacteria may have antiviral abilities.

A: The acellular microorganisms that require a cell called the host to replicate are known as viruses.…

Q: Which of the following is most susceptible to antimicrobial agents?   mycobacteria bacterial…

A: INTRODUCTION Vegetative bacteria A normally growing bacterial cell that forms endospore is called…

Q: Have Koch’s postulates been carried out for Lyme disease? Explain.

A: Koch’s postulates have been established as the principle criteria for etiological studies. This…

Q: Pick any bacterial pathogen, how could its relationship with its host be different if it was similar…

A: Pathogenic bacteria are those who cause harm to host organism. There are few bacteria who cause…

Q: Explain about the Bacterial Diseases of Humans ?

A: Bacteria form a group of small unicellular organisms that are found nearly everywhere on Earth. They…

Q: Explain the effect of the virulence factor common to all gramnegativebacteria.

A: Virulence is defined as the ability of an organism to infect the host and cause a disease. Virulence…

Q: Write a short introduction about the significance of the study entitled "extract of anethum…

A: Staphylococcus aureus: Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in…

Q: List the main features of Koch's postulates and then explain how it's difficult to prove them for…

A: Disease  Disease is a kind disorder that affect plants animals, as well as humans. The disorder may…

Q: which one is more pathogenic? gram positive or gram negative bacteria? explain

A: Pathogens : It is the microorganism which cause damage to the host by causing diseases.  Difference…

Q: Identify two factors( in detail)that make biofilms more tolerant to antimicrobials including their…

A: Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on many different…

Q: Explain how the body (including cells, organs, organ systems) is affected by the bacteria Neisseria…

A: The gram-negative bacteria which cause the disease meningitis is called Neisseria meningitides. The…

Q: List the 3 organisms from which the greatest numbers of current antibiotics are derived.

A: Antibiotics are produced by microorganisms and are useful in treating bacterial and fungal…

Q: Why are fungal and protozoan diseases more important in the summer? (3 good reasons)

A: Pathogens are the disease causing agents. These include bacteria, virus, protozoa Or a fungus. They…

Q: Why do gram-positive bacteria not produce endotoxins?

A: ExotoxinsThey are proteineous substances that are produced within the bacterium as a byproduct of…

Q: Why does one microbe cause disease, whereas another,closely related species is completely harmless?

A: There are a variety of pathogenic and non-pathogenic species of bacteria that are related to each…

Q: In details, describe how members of the genus Clostridium cause disease.

A: Disease is defined as the negative state or condition that affect the body and affect normal…

Q: is bacterial infection same as bacteria toxin?

A: Microbes cause different diseases in different hosts. The microbes often evade the immune system and…

Q: why is microalgae spirulina is most commonly used to reduce air pollution?

A: Pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the environment. These harmful substances are…

Q: A microorganism when obtained from a natural environment and grown in laboratory, it will not be…

A: Microorganisms grow in variable environments. Like some thrive in acidic environments while some in…

Q: Which TWO of the following describe Candida albicans?     Can cause MRSA in young children…

A: Candida albicans is one of the most common sources of fungal infections in human beings. The term…

Q: What will be the role of dentist in preventing antibacterial resistance? Explain

A: Antibiotics: These are either synthetic or semisynthetic agents that prevents or reduces the growth…

Q: Capsules are virulence factors (responsible for pathogenicity). Name two bacteria that are…

A: Bacteria are small, single-celled organisms that occur in their millions, both within and outside of…

Q: exotoxin and endotoxin with examples and diagrams.

A: Microorganisms secrete a lot of chemicals or toxins which affect other living organisms in different…

Q: Why would a bacteriostatic antibiotic that only INHIBITS growth of a pathogenic bacterium be useful…

A: Bacteriostatic antibiotics stops the growth of bacteria from reproducing and not necessarily kills…

Q: Explain how bacteria may have antiviral abilities.

A: Viruses are acellular microorganisms that require a cell called the host to replicate. They can…

Q: Explain how each of the following contributes tothe virulence of bacteria:a. production of…

A: Virulence is the ability of a pathogen or microorganisms to cause damage to a host. Virulence…

Q: What makes bacterial diseases such as Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens & Clostridium…

A: 1.Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobic, rod-shaped spore forming bacterium that produces a protein…

Q: Explain in a general way how bacteria move toward substances such as nutrients and away from toxic…

A: Bacterial chemotaxis, movement under the influence of a chemical gradient, either toward (positive…

Clinical Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a discipline of medicine that studies how medications interact with the systems and processes of living organisms, focusing on drug action mechanisms as well as therapeutic and other purposes.