Terminology

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• Define the primary use of Cotrimoxazole.

  Cotrimoxazole is primarily used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) and respiratory infections.

• Explain the main application of Nitrofurantoin.

  Nitrofurantoin is mainly used for treating urinary tract infections (UTI).

• Describe the specific type of infection Fosfomycin is used for.

  Fosfomycin is used for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI).

• Identify the major infections treated by Chloramphenicol.

  Chloramphenicol is used to treat typhoid and meningitis.

• What is the primary infection Rifampicin is prescribed for?

  Rifampicin is primarily prescribed for the treatment of tuberculosis.

• Explain the type of bacterial infections Aztreonam targets.

  Aztreonam targets Gram-negative bacterial infections.

• Describe the specific infection treated by Fidaxomicin.

  Fidaxomicin is used to treat C. difficile infection.

• What is the application of Bacitracin?

  Bacitracin is used for treating topical infections.

• Identify the type of infections Mupirocin is used for.

  Mupirocin is used for treating skin infections.

• Explain the type of bacteria Daptomycin is effective against.

  Daptomycin is effective against resistant Gram-positive bacteria.