Azithromycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[3] This includes middle ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea, and certain other intestinal infections.[3] It can also be used for a number of sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia and gonorrhea infections.[3] Along with other medications, it may also be used for malaria.[3] It can be taken by mouth or intravenously with doses once per day.[3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azithromycin
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Effect of Azithromycin on NK cells
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22410149/
Learning objectives of this video are the following:
1. Understanding structure of Azithromycin.
2. Mechanism of action
3. Spectrum
4. Side effects
5. Important things to know about Azithromycin in regard to SARS-COV-2 infection.
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timwalker@*.com
Oct 06 2020, 11:04 pm
Wow!Just watch Lecture on macrolides! I found the lecture a great review. Love the illustrations, your ability to explain physiological processes. Excited to watch the next one!
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Oct 05 2020, 9:15 pm
My first video after signing up. A link to the YouTube version would be useful to me, since I can dl youtu.be videos and the audio.
Not a doctor myself, but the lectures are fascinating and explain so much which is truly relevant. I always enjoy watching Mobeen and his sidekick, Loofie.