Polypropylene (PP) plastic is a major cause of environmental…
Polypropylene (PP) plastic is a major cause of environmental pollution. Recently, Australian scientists have discovered that can completely degrade this plastic in 140 days. This organism is also used to produce lovastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medicine.
Read DetailsA parent brings their child to your clinic because the child…
A parent brings their child to your clinic because the child is complaining of a sore throat, with difficulty swallowing. During the examination, you notice that the child’s tonsils are swollen and have white spots on them. A throat culture reveals the presence of Gram-positive sphere-shaped cells in chains. is the most likely cause of the child’s illness.
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Your patient has been experiencing severe headaches, high fever, and a stiff neck. You suspect that they may have meningitis, a potentially life-threatening infection which can be caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa (protists), viruses, or even prions. While awaiting the results of a spinal tap, you decide to prescribe antibiotics just in case. For which of the following would antibiotics be effective?
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