Prescott's Microbiology
Prescott's Microbiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260211887
Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Chapter 27, Problem 2AL
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To determine: The reason for yeast infection of the mouth or genitourinary tract in some patient taking antibiotics for acne.

Introduction: Some microbes release toxic chemicals which are harmful to plants, humans and other living organisms. However, some chemical toxins which are specific to a particular group like bacteria are useful for human health. Production of antibiotics secreted from fungi such as Penicillin has proved to be beneficial for humankind as they target bacteria which are responsible for causing various infections.

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