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CHEMICAL METHODS MICROBIAL CONTROL > BIGUANIDES, DYES, HEAVY METALS, PRESERVATIVES > Flashcards

BIGUANIDES, DYES, HEAVY METALS, PRESERVATIVES Flashcards

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Alexidine, Chlorhexidine, Hexitidine

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Biguanides

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broad spectrum antibacterial but not effective against acid fast, spores and virus

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Biguanides

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Hibiclens, Orahex, GynePro

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Chlorhexidine gluconate

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originally tested as antimalarial

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Chlorhexidine gluconate

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antifungal (vaginal)
anthelmintic (oral)

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Gentian Violet

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6
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antifungal for ringworm and athlete’s foot

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Basic Fuchsin

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weak antiseptic for cystitis and urethritis

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Methylene Blue

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inhibition/killing of microorganisms by using of very small amount of a chemical substance

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Oligodynamic action

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MOA: combination of metal ions with -SH groups

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Oligodynamic action

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Use: antiseptic, preservative, diuretic
MOA: covalent bond with -SH group

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Mercury

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Toxicity of Mercury

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Minamata Disease (ataxia, muscle weakness numbness, narrowing field of vision)

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12
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Use: 1% soln as ophthalmic antiseptic, antibacterial for burns

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Silver

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13
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Silver toxicity

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Argyria (treatment NaCl)

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14
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prevention of neonatal conjunctivitis

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2% aqueous soln of silver nitrate

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15
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Treatment of opthalmia neonatorum

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Silver (Argyrol, Collarhol, Protargol, Silver sulfadiazine)

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Use: prevention of algae in pools and fish tank
Application: meat products

17
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Toxicity of Copper

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Wilson’s disease (Tx Penicillamine)

18
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Tx for dandruff (anti fungal)

19
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metal that is antiseptic mouthwash

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Preservatives in:
Cosmetics
Bread
Acidic preparations

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Parabens
Calcium propionate
Sorbic and Benzoic acid

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MOA: metabolic inhibition in fungal cells

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Organic acids

22
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MOA: inhibition of certain iron-containing enzymes of anaerobes

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Nitrates, Nitrites

23
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Use: Prevent growth C. botulinum in food and imparts a red color

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Nitrates and Nitrites

24
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Salitre

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Potassium nitrate

25
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Potassium nitrate + hemoglobin=

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pinkish color on meat products

26
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-anti fungal
-low toxicity due to rapid hydrolysis in vivo
-preservative for liquid DF

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P-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives

27
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methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben

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P-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives

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