Bacterial toxins

Bacterial toxins are proteins that exist on the cell membrane and make bacteria more pyrogenic and resistant. Gram positive bacteria have peptidoglycans, teichoic acid and lipotechoic acid in their cell wall, which act as adhesions and regulate cell wall synthesis. Gram negative Bacteria have a Lipopolysaccharide layer. Lipid A is responsible for toxicity and pyrogenicity …

MICROBES IN MANUFACTURING MEDICINE

Link: microbesinmedicine.blogspot.co.za Link for blo A microorganism is classified as any organism that cannot be seen with the naked eye, and is only visible under a microscope. The application of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, has the potential to advance the medical field at an even faster rate than it is currently progressing. Viruses such as …

Mechanisms of Antibiotic action

DID YOU KNOW... Antibiotics are defence mechanisms that destroy unknown bacteria in the body The first Antibiotic, Penicillin, was discovered accidently by Sir Alexander Fleming back in 1928 using mould culture. Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing issues!! WHAT IS MECHANISM OF ACTION? A mode of action is the way in which …

Hospital Acquired Infections

https://myhealth133.wordpress.com/author/thishanagovender/ They’re more prevalent than you may think! A hospital acquired infection, also known as nosocomial infections is an infection acquired during hospital care which was not present at the time of admission. Infections which occur 48 hours after admission are considered nosocomial. The infection can come from the outside environment, an infected person in …

Antibiotic mechanism of action

Antibiotic mechanism of action Inhibition of cell wall synthesis Certain antibiotics are involved in negatively affecting the synthesis of peptidoglycan of cells that are growing. This causes a decrease in strength of the cell wall as peptidoglycan serves as a major foundation of the bacterium cell wall. A lack in synthesis of peptidoglycan results in …

Antibacterial antibiotics

What are Antibacterial Antibiotics? They are an important type of medication. Antibiotics specifically treat infections and diseases caused by bacteria, they either kill the bacteria or they prevent it from growing and reproducing. Antibiotics are specific to the type of bacteria it is meant to treat and is generally not able to be used for …

Microorganisms

Handling the growth of microorganisms https://handlingthegrowthofmicroorganisms.wordpress.com/2017/05/13/67/ Firstly, what does the word ‘Microorganism’ refer to? Microorganism refers to any organism too small to be seen by the naked eye. Bacteria, protozoa, some algae and fungi, and viruses are examples of microorganisms. To handle growth of the microorganisms we work with, we need to understand their chemical …

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacterial cells prevent antibiotics from reaching the targeted cells. They first change the structure of the target cell or replace the entire cell with their own cells and thereby reducing effectiveness of antibiotics. Killing and replacement of target cells is one of the traits possessed and acquired by bacteria, …

Cross contamination

Product contamination in the pharmaceutical industry Any pharmaceutical product, whether manufactured in the hospital or industrial environment, may have a potential to be contaminated with micro-organisms or other foreign particles such as metals. Producing medicinal products requires several manufacturing steps using various types of equipment and supporting systems within a facility. Failure to provide these …

Antifungal Agents

Posted on April 03, 2017 Antifungal agents Have you got a fungal infection? Then you are in need of an antifungal agent! An antifungal agent is a pharmaceutical product that is used to treat fungal infections. It is difficult to avoid fungus exposure because fungi are all around us. Fungi can affect the body in …