Definitions for bacitracin
ˌbæs ɪˈtreɪ sɪnbac·i·tracin

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1. bacitracinnoun

   a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally

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1. bacitracinnoun

   A nonprescription antibiotic, usually provided in topical ointment form and discovered as a product of the bacterium Bacillus subtilis.

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1. Bacitracin

   Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by Bacillus licheniformis bacteria, that was first isolated from the variety "Tracy I" (ATCC 10716) in 1945. These peptides disrupt Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is primarily used as a topical preparation, as it can cause kidney damage when used internally. It is generally safe when used topically, but in rare cases may cause hypersensitivity, allergic or anaphylactic reactions, especially in patient allergic to neomycin.

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1. bacitracin

   Bacitracin is a type of antibiotic derived from a species of bacteria called Bacillus subtilis. It is typically used as a topical medication to prevent infection from minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Bacitracin works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. It can be used alone or in combination with other antibiotics.

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1. Bacitracin

   Bacitracin is a mixture of related cyclic polypeptides produced by organisms of the licheniformis group of Bacillus subtilis var Tracy, isolation of which was first reported in 1945. These peptides disrupt both gram positive and gram negative bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is used as a topical preparation. Despite frequent topical use, there is little evidence that bacitracin is more effective than simple petroleum jelly for minor wounds. Moreover, bacitracin frequently causes contact dermatitis and was even named the 2003 Allergen of the Year due to this common side-effect. The widespread use of bacitracin, even for minor wounds where it is not useful, contributes to antibiotic resistance. This widespread use has contributed to the emergence of MRSA bacteria, specifically the highly lethal ST8:USA300 strain.

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1. Bacitracin

   A complex of cyclic peptide antibiotics produced by the Tracy-I strain of Bacillus subtilis. The commercial preparation is a mixture of at least nine bacitracins with bacitracin A as the major constituent. It is used topically to treat open infections such as infected eczema and infected dermal ulcers. (From Goodman and Gilman, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed, p1140)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bacitracin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bacitracin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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