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Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. An anti-microbial drug used in the treatment of fungal infections, especially thrush. Antifungal and antibiotic, available as a topical cream, as a suppository, in eyedrops, and for oral…

Personnel who provide nursing service to patients in an organized facility, institution, or agency. Those persons employed by a nursing service (nursing department). The nursing staff may include not only registered nurses (RNs), practical nurses, and nurses’ aides, but also clerical and other support persons.  

A body of specialized protoplasm found in nearly all cells and containing the chromosomes. The usually spherical body with each living cell that contains its hereditary biological material (e.g., DNA, genes, chromosomes, etc.) and controls the cell’s life functions (e.g., metabolism, growth, and reproduction). The nucleus is a highly differentiated, relatively large organelle lying in…

Nucleic acid which complements a specific mRNA or DNA molecule, or fragment thereof; used for hybridization studies in order to identify microorganisms and for genetic studies. A labelled single strand of DNA used to detect complementary DNA in a laboratory specimen.  

The process whereby two single-stranded polynucleotides form a double-stranded molecule, with hydrogen bonding between the complementary bases in the two strains.  

Either of two types of macromolecule (DNA or RNA) formed by polymerization of nucleotides. Nucleic acids are found in all living cells and contain the information (genetic code) for the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next. Polymers of purine and pyrimidine sugar phosphates; two main classes: ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic…

A body of specialized protoplasm found in nearly all cells and containing the chromosomes.  

A test of the structure, blood flow, and function of the kidneys. The doctor injects a mildly radioactive solution into an arm vein and uses x-rays to monitor its progress through the kidneys.  

Pertaining to or originating in the hospital, said of an infection not present or incubating prior to admittance to the hospital, but generally occurring 72 hours after admittance; the term is usually used to refer to patient disease, but hospital personnel may also acquire nosocomial infection. Pertains to illness or injury caused by contact with…

Quinoline-derived synthetic antibacterial agent with a very broad spectrum of action. Oral administration yields highly bactericidal plasma, tissue, and urine levels. Norfloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA-gyrase and is used in gastrointestinal, eye, and urinary infections.