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Penicillin Blog - Articles
The Penicillin Skin Test
by
Dr. Lawrence Kindo
Posted
Tue 06 Dec 2011 10:10pm
Penicillin was a historically revolutionary drug. It was the first prescribed antibiotic for syphilis, streptococci and staphylococci infections. Though some viruses have over time developed resistance to penicillin, it is still preferred over wide spread antibiotics for some ailments. This jump-started research into antibiotic
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Penicillin bug genome unravelled
by
Rudy S.
Posted
Tue 30 Sep 2008 2:47pm
Fascinating new discovery Link: BBC NEWS | Health | Penicillin bug genome unravelled.
It is hoped that uncovering the genome of Penicillium chrysogenum will boost the development of new antibiotics to overcome problems of resistance
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Penicillium mold allergy does NOT mean a penicillin allergy
by
Neil Kao
Posted
Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:26am
I have been asked many times if a positive allergy skin test to the mold Penicillium means that the patient is also allergic to Penicillin, the antibiotic. The answer is no.
The mold Penicillium chrysogenum (also known as Penicillium notatum ) secretes the antibiotic Penicillin into the space outside its cells. The goal is to kill ordinary bacteria
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Penicillin Doses For Children Should Be Reviewed
by
Ed H.
Posted
Fri 16 Dec 2011 11:32pm
A team of scientists and clinicians, led by researchers at King’s College London and St George’s, University of London, are calling for a review of penicillin dosing... not be receiving effective doses, which could potentially lead to failed treatment and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Oral penicillins (such as amoxicillin) account for nearly 4.5
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A New Novel About Penicillin in World War Two
by
Jim Pinkerton
Posted
Mon 21 Jun 2010 12:00am
Lauren Belfer has just published a new novel, , about the development of penicillin during the early days of World War Two, when development of the drug was a vital... Institute in New York to record one of the earliest trials of a new medication called penicillin. Highly effective in experiments involving bacterial infections in mice
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Try the Poor Man’s Penicillin to Cure Acne Naturally
by
FocusAcne
Posted
Thu 10 Feb 2011 2:59pm
Those folks in Transylvania just may have some wisdom for people that suffer from acne. If your acne is starting to feel like a blood sucking drain on your life, then why not give this a try. Find out if there are any medical side effects to be awa ...
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I'll have the filet mignon, with a side of penicillin, please.
by
Melissa Bastian
Posted
Mon 04 May 2009 5:26pm
I've been trying to do some research on allergic reactions to residual antibiotics in meat and dairy products. I know for a fact that it happens, but for some reason I can't find any real scientific studies on it. Or, maybe correct that - any that I don't have to pay over $30 to get. (Side rant - why does a certain segment of the scientific comm ...
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Blog Blog Blog Blog Blog
by
framboise131
Posted
Wed 24 Sep 2008 12:00am
Yeah well work started and life got busy. I didn't get fired, which is a good thing. Me and the head power that be have been playing nice. I have decided to play the game- do everything asked of me. Special.
My coworker S decided to read the book The Secret over the summer. He is now a crazy secret believer. S told L, L told K, and s ...
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