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.
Ulcer
A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue.
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Eczema
A pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents
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Pharmacologic Action
Local Anti Infective Agent
Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from disinfectants, which are used on inanimate objects.
Anti Bacterial Agent
Substances that reduce the growth or reproduction of bacteria.
Gram Negative Bacterial Infections
Infections caused by bacteria that show up as pink (negative) when treated by the gram-staining method.
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