Chapter 37, Problem 8A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Bacterial pneumonia and other infections of the respiratory tract, scarlet and eye, skin, rubber, tongue, and throat are treated by penicillin V potassium which also treats some infections caused by bacteria.

Answer to Problem 8A

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (D) penicillin.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (D) penicillin. Penicillin is an antibiotic or a group of antibiotics derived from common moulds known as Penicillium moulds. It was discovered in 1928 during Second World War.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (A) anthrax. Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It can occur in four forms: skin, lungs, intestinal, and injection. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (B) influenza. Influenza is commonly known as “the flu” that caused by an influenza virus. So, this is incorrect.

Option (C) gentamicin. Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections.