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Which of the following statements is false about allergens?
Which of the following statements is false about allergens?
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The correct option is B Antibiotics are very effective against all kinds of allergic reactions
Allergens are substances that are capable of causing allergic reactions in few susceptible people. The most common allergens include dust mites, pollen grains, spores, feathers, fur, certain foods, etc. Allergens are usually proteins or glycoproteins in nature.
Antibiotics are substances obtained from certain microorganisms and are capable of inhibiting the growth of other microorganisms. They are mostly effective against biotic agents or pathogens, not against allergens. Anti allergic medicines are used against allergies. Example: antihistamine.
Antibiotics such as penicillin could be potential allergens to some people. Since it is injected directly into the bloodstream, it can be fatal in severe cases.
Allergens are substances that are capable of causing allergic reactions in few susceptible people. The most common allergens include dust mites, pollen grains, spores, feathers, fur, certain foods, etc. Allergens are usually proteins or glycoproteins in nature.
Antibiotics are substances obtained from certain microorganisms and are capable of inhibiting the growth of other microorganisms. They are mostly effective against biotic agents or pathogens, not against allergens. Anti allergic medicines are used against allergies. Example: antihistamine.
Antibiotics such as penicillin could be potential allergens to some people. Since it is injected directly into the bloodstream, it can be fatal in severe cases.
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