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aerobic
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bacteria that depend on oxygen for survival
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anaerobic
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bacteria that survive w.o oxygen, which are often seen when blood flow is cut off to an area of the body
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antibiotic
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chemical that is able to inhibit the growth of specific bacteria or cause the death of susceptible bacteria
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Gram-negative
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bacteria that accept a negative stain and are frequently associated w/i infections of the GI tract
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Gram-positive
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bacteria that take a positive stain and are frequently associated w/ infection of the respiratory tract and soft tissues
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synergistic
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drugs that work together to increase drug effectiveness