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UTI or urinary tract infections represent a problem
for the urinary system because the most important
organ of this system can be affected. Kidneys are
a pair of organs that help the body to get rid of
the excess liquids and wastes. It also helps in the
formation of the red blood cells.
Although antibiotics had been discovered a few years
before, sulfonamide and penicillin proved no effect
on the bacteria causing Tuberculosis. After years
of research In California about soil fungus, in 1039
Waksman isolated the fungus Actynomices that was
able to inhibit the development of Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis. But the chemo was to dangerous toxic
and could not be used in treating Tuberculosis.
Acne Vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the
skin caused by the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes.
The bacterium is an aerotolerant, nonsporeforming,
slow growing anaerobic gram positive bacterium that
is linked to the skin condition acne. It can also
cause chronic blepharitis and endophthalmitis, the
latter particularly following intraocular surgery.
Acne lesions are called 'pimples' in laymen language.These
pimples may range from dark brown to reddish brown
due to oxidation of keratin or even red color in
fairer people.The bacteria thrive on oil secreated
by the sebaceous glands which is known as sebum.
It is rich in different types of fatty acids. As
the bacterium is a commensal, it commonly thrives
on healthy mans skin.The bacterium derives its name
on its ability to produce propionic acid. They also
produce lactic acid and acetic acid from glucose.
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