Linezolid

been some positive results in a few phase 3 studies for telavancin, ceftobiprole, and cethromycin, despite their regulatory delays. On the other hand, a promising oral and intravenous aminomethylcycline PTK-0796, completed its phase 2 study versus linezolid for treatment of cSSSI. It was found to be similar to tigecycline’s spectrum, showing positive indications for MRSA, VRE, and Gram-negative pathogens, such as A. baumannii being present in its spectrum. Therefore, these results indicate that…

Name: Chelsy Oubre Causative Agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Disease: Tuberculosis (TB) Classification of the causative agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an Acid-fast Gram-positive bacteria History: M. tuberculosis is the leading cause of death with people that are infected with HIV. TB kills a 5000 people on a daily basis. Virulence factors of the causative agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis enters the body then continues to the lungs. The bacteria while in the alveolar…

fever be greater than 38.3°C. This is due to patients having multiple co-morbidities that also exhibit the same symptoms as ventilator associated pneumonia (Hunter, 2012, pp.2). The article lists ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin, meropenem, vancomycin, linezolid, and cephalosporin as possible antibiotics to use in the treatment of ventilator associated pneumonia. However, Hunter stresses the importance of prevention through preventing aspiration by sitting the patient at a 30-45° degree angle,…

Methicillin was first developed in 1959 as an antibiotic against penicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This beta-lactam antibiotic inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and inhibits cross-linkage between the linear peptidoglycan polymer chains, essentials for the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria. This antibiotic is a derivative and modification to the original beta-lactam antibiotic penicillin and is penicillinase-resistant, which is effective against S. aureus bacterium’s…

be rid from someone 's body. It is a bacteria that lives everywhere and will never go away. There are only preventative measures and antibiotics to take incase of an outbreak (Caregivers). There are many antibiotics for MRSA such as: vancomycin, linezolid [Zyvox], rifampin [Rifadin], sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim [Bactrim], Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, and Sulfatrim Pediatric. There antibiotic that many are most aware of is Bactroban [mupirocin calcium]. Bactroban is an oitment put…

cases of treatment failure. Antibiotics such as Tetracyclin with 18-82% resistance, Trimethoprim with 16-65% resistance are broad spectrum antibiotics and may be used for treating MRSA infections. But drugs such as Vancomycin with 0-5% resistance, Linezolid with 0-1% resistance, Tigecyclin and Daptomycin with 0% resistance are the preferred drugs of choice…

Impact of penicillin, novobiocin, and kanamycin on Staphylococcus aureus bacterial growth Introduction: In today’s world, bacteria are becoming more abundant and strong in terms of their resistance to antibiotics. As a result of increasing prescription potency, clinicians are supposed to be conscious of those patients who are more inclined to infection by prescribing the appropriate antibiotics on the basis of their sensitivities along with their cultures (Fleming et al., 2006). A recent case…

5-HTP (5-hydroxytriptan) 5-HTP comes from mainly the seeds of the West African shrub, griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP or 5-hydroxytriptan is a natural chemical that produces serotonin for the body. Essentially, the body makes tryptophan first and this turns into serotonin. Reduced levels of serotonin is responsible for our mood changes or psychological health and improves a person's moods. In other words, serotonin transmits signals between nerve cells which contribute to mental disorders.…

A discourse community includes individuals who share common values and ideas, work to accomplish the same goals, and communicate using their own terminology. Biology is a natural science based on critical thinking and continuous research of new hypotheses, therefore effective communication is a key characteristic. The members of this discourse community are constantly sharing their ideas and new discoveries. As being part of this discourse community, communication with others using scientific…