Question 1

as antibiotic kill bacteria and endotoxin is released when bacteria die, wont it worsen fever or cause mild sepsis?

Accepted Answer

No: Antibiotics kill bacteria by different mechanisms of action. Bacteriocidal and Bacteriostatic are two ways the drugs inhibit the invading bacteria.
Usually if the correct drug is chosen for the infection the patients immune system and the antibiotic work together to overcome the infection and the patient gets better.

Question 2

i have prostatitis. i am taking an antibiotic course. i wanna know how will antibiotics kill bacteria if they hide in prostate tissue?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis: Great question. There are only a few antibiotics with excellent prostatic penetrance. Trimethoprim-sulfa is one, metronidazole, clindamycin and fluorinated quinolones are among the best options.

Question 3

if the well used antibiotic kills all bacteria which participate in infection e.g. sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Question: Question unclear. Antibiotics normally prescribed for sinusitis work well in killing pathogenic bacteria.

Question 4

i've had uti's before and i know the symptoms. i take an antibiotic to kill bacteria after sex. i don't have urgency but i feel weird down there. uti?

Accepted Answer

Weird Down There: Weird is not in any way a medical word. It is not descriptive or specific enough to even begin to comment on medically.

Question 5

if appropriate antibiotic kills all bad bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Generally: Your physician will prescribe medication that will kill all  offending bacteria.

Question 6

what is the best antibiotic to kill resistant bacteria and stop them from mutating?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Different antibiotics are effective for different types of infections.  Once the bacteria has been identified than the optimal antibiotic can be selected.

Question 7

i'm pregnant with group b strep.  terrified something bad will happen to my baby.  antibiotics will kill the bacteria so she will be safe, right?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Treatig GBS with at least 3 doses of antibiotics before having the baby will help to reduce the risk of the baby contracting GBS infection.

Question 8

can broad spectrum antibiotic kill firmicute bateria?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: ...this is not an effective long-term strategy to reduce obesity!  Broad-spectrum antibiotics promote growth of resistant organisms and C.difficile, while decimating your healthy gut flora.

Question 9

i took amoxicillin and levofloxacin for getting ride of h.pylori. it has been 2 months now i still lose appetite. does antibiotic kill hungry bateria?

Accepted Answer

What: Not sure what you mean by kill hungry bacteria. The triple treatment for H Pylori usually is at least 90% effective

Question 10

since antibiotics are made to kill bacteria, can i use any antibiotics to fight my mild acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Check with your dr.  There are antibiotics with high affintiy to the skin that are often rx'd for acne.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Antibiotic kill bacteria

A member asked:

As antibiotic kill bacteria and endotoxin is released when bacteria die, wont it worsen fever or cause mild sepsis?

A member asked:

I have prostatitis. i am taking an antibiotic course. i wanna know how will antibiotics kill bacteria if they hide in prostate tissue?

A member asked:

If the well used antibiotic kills all bacteria which participate in infection e.g. sinus infection?

A member asked:

I've had uti's before and i know the symptoms. i take an antibiotic to kill bacteria after sex. i don't have urgency but i feel weird down there. uti?

A member asked:

If appropriate antibiotic kills all bad bacteria?

A member asked:

What is the best antibiotic to kill resistant bacteria and stop them from mutating?

A member asked:

I'm pregnant with group b strep. terrified something bad will happen to my baby. antibiotics will kill the bacteria so she will be safe, right?

A member asked:

Can broad spectrum antibiotic kill firmicute bateria?

A member asked:

I took amoxicillin and levofloxacin for getting ride of h.pylori. it has been 2 months now i still lose appetite. does antibiotic kill hungry bateria?

A member asked:

Since antibiotics are made to kill bacteria, can i use any antibiotics to fight my mild acne?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?