A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Sulfonamides
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Sulfonamides are a class of antibiotics that are effective against many gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. Some sulfonamides are applied directly to the skin (topically) to treat burns and skin, vaginal, and eye infections.
Sulfonamides include the following:Mafenide
Sulfacetamide
Sulfadiazine
Sulfadoxine
Sulfamethizole
Sulfamethoxazole (in combination with trimethoprim)
Sulfanilamide
Sulfasalazine
SulfisoxazoleSulfamethoxazole (SMX) is commonly used in combination with trimethoprim (TMP). The combination is called TMP/SMX.
Sulfonamides work by preventing bacteria from producing a form of folic acid they need to grow and multiply.
(See also Overview of Antibiotics.)
Sulfonamides meaning & definition 1 of Sulfonamides.
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