neip One function of the integumentary system is to act as a barrier to bacteria

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neip One function of the integumentary system is to act as a barrier to bacteria. However, many microbes already live on or in our bodies without causing infections. Some treatments for acne include specific oral antibiotics, such as erythromycin and tetracycline, to reduce the amount of Propionibacterium acnes on the skin and in the follicles. Knowing there are both "good" and "bad" bacterial forms of P acnes, which of the following statements about using antibiotics is true? Check all that apply. 1.5 points Sklpped Check All That Apply eBook Some "good" bacteria are reduced. References Some "bad" bacteria are reduced. Only "bad" bacteria are reduced. Some new bacterial infections can begin.

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In our body good and bad bacteria both are present but proper balance between them should be required for healthy functioning of our body.Tetracycline is broad spectrum antibiotic is means kill positive and negative both type of the bacteria, when it is administrated through oral route that it cause suprainfection which means intestinal bacteria that is very beneficial in our body are also reduced which lead infection of new bacterial form.

So good, bad bacteria are reduced which result new bacterial infection

Option first, second and fourth is correct

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