Question 1

i was give 2antibiotics together. this popped up online. please tell me what it means. enhance bactericidal efficacy(synergistic effects) is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Works better with 2: To enhance bactericidal efficacy means that the two drugs increase the ability to kill the specific bacteria in question.  Not all antibiotics kill 100 percent of every germ.  How many are killed (bactericidal effect/rate) depends on sensitivity (right drug for germ) dosage,, route (IV or oral), frequency and duration (along with many other factors, like compliance : forgetting to take the med)

Question 2

oral bactericidals for gram negative anaerobes ?

Accepted Answer

BACTERICIDALS: Antibiotics for gram negative anaerobes are:  clindamycin, keflex, cipro, (ciprofloxacin) etc.

Question 3

expert opinions? what kinds of antibiotics are not bactericidal?

Accepted Answer

Not bactericidal: When an antibiotic is not bactericidal, it usually works through bacteriostatic means.  They are tetracyclines, clindamycin, macrolides, or sulfonamides to name a few.

Question 4

what is yeast bacteria? is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yeast Infections: Yeast infections are due to a fungus called Candida which is normally found in the vagina.  However, if there is a lack of healthy vaginal bacteria it can lead to overgrowth of yeast. Yeast is not a bacteria. Most yeast infections are not particularly dangerous.

Question 5

what is gardnerella bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Normal in vagina: Gardnerella (full name Gardnerella vaginalis) is a normal bacteria in the vagina of most women. When a woman has bacterial vaginosis, Gardnerella is one of the bacteria that grows to abnormal levels and at one time was thought to be the cause of BV. If you have increased vaginal odor (typically fishy) or discharge, you may have BV. Treatment is available; talk with your doctor about it.

Question 6

what is metronidazole? what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infection.

Question 7

what is erythromycin? what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Question 8

what is the treatment for salmonella and what is it caused by?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics...: Can treat salmonellosis but the diarrhea goes away even without treatment in most cases.

Question 9

what is clindamycin?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Clindamycin is an antibiotic that comes in topical and oral forms and is used to treat a variety of infections.

Question 10

what is called dropsy and what is it caused by?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Dropsy is a term for generalized edema.  It may be due to heart failure, liver and kidney disease, malnutrition etc.  Other symptoms depend on the underlying pathology and may included respiratory trouble, jaundice, uremia etc.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What is bacteriacidal

A member asked:

I was give 2antibiotics together. this popped up online. please tell me what it means. enhance bactericidal efficacy(synergistic effects) is it safe?

A member asked:

Oral bactericidals for gram negative anaerobes ?

A member asked:

Expert opinions? what kinds of antibiotics are not bactericidal?

A member asked:

What is yeast bacteria? is it dangerous?

A member asked:

What is gardnerella bacteria?

A member asked:

What is metronidazole? what is it used for?

A member asked:

What is erythromycin? what is it used for?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for salmonella and what is it caused by?

A member asked:

What is clindamycin?

A member asked:

What is called dropsy and what is it caused by?

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?