Streptomycin has been successful in treating which of the following? 

Key Points

• Streptomycin is an antibiotic that is particularly effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB).
• Discovered in 1943 by Selman Waksman, streptomycin was the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis.
• Streptomycin works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, making it bactericidal (capable of killing bacteria).
• While streptomycin was revolutionary in the treatment of TB, its use has been somewhat limited by the development of drug-resistant strains of TB bacteria.

Additional Information

• Yellow Fever
  • Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
  • It is caused by the yellow fever virus, which belongs to the Flavivirus genus.
  • There is no specific treatment for yellow fever, but it can be prevented by vaccination.
• Malaria
  • Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • It is preventable and curable, with treatments including antimalarial drugs like chloroquine, artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), and more.
• Blood Poisoning (Septicemia)
  • Blood poisoning, or septicemia, is a serious bloodstream infection that can lead to sepsis.
  • It is caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and can be treated with antibiotics.
  • Prompt medical treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications.
• Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
  • It primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
  • Symptoms of TB include chronic cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
  • Treatment of TB involves a combination of antibiotics taken over a period of at least 6 months.
  • Streptomycin was one of the first drugs used to treat TB and remains part of the treatment regimen for drug-resistant TB.