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There is particular concern about Gram-negative bacteria (like E.coli and K. pneumonia), due to their outer membrane which can prevent some antibiotics from penetrating the cell.
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Certain strains of E.coli can cause urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other illnesses.
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Hospitals, labs and research facilities buy the kits to test for conditions including streptococcus bacterial infections, mononucleosis, parasitic diseases, lyme disease, herpes, chicken pox and shingles, as well as E. coli, transplant infections and respiratory diseases such as pneumonia.
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Ampicillin is widely used to treat pneumonia, bronchitis, ear and skin infections, as well as E.coli and Salmonella from food poisoning.
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