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E. Coli outbreaks in 2020?
Escherichia coli is a gram negative bacteria that is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract. This bacteria is part of humans normal microbiota, however certain strains that produce a toxin is what can lead to infection. Typically one will become infected after consuming contaminated food or water, most often caused by poor aseptic technique. E.…
Monoclonal Antibodys
Bezlotoxumab is a monoclonal antibody that helps neutralize the toxin made by Clostridium Difficile. This monoclonal antibody isn’t an antibiotic, so it must be used along with antibiotics to treat a patient infected with C. difficile. Monoclonal antibodies are man-made in labs created to imitate the immune system. They are used in patients with autoimmune…
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