A pediatric patient has been on long term antibiotic therapy after suffereing fr

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A pediatric patient has been on long term antibiotic therapy after suffereing from rickettsiainfection. Due to their treatment, they have begun to develop a candidas albicans infection in their mouth and their teeth have developed a brownish tint. Which of the following classes of antibiotics was the patient most likely being treated with?

Question 27 options:

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Question 28 (2 points)

Which of the following is not a form of direct damage done to a host cell by bacterial infection?

Question 28 options:

rupture

induced phagocytosis

siderophore production

toxin production

A)

Aminoglycosides

B)

Tetracyclines

C)

Sulfonamides

D)

Quinolones

Explanation / Answer

Q.1: The treatment of choice for rickettsia infection is tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline which reduces the severity and duration of the infection. These tetracycline antibiotics has many side effects like pigmentation of skin and mucous membranes, permanent tooth discoloration and ulceration of oral mucosa.

Quinolones can also be used for treatment but it is not approved by FDA for under 18 years. Sulphonamides are contra indicated because it either stimulates the growth of the organisms or delay the action of antibiotics.

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