Your DNA is what makes you uniquely you. It's that double helix that your genes are made of. Your DNA accounts for why you resemble your parents and it distinguishes you from your pet frog and from everybody else. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, sometimes called the molecule of life, as almost all organisms have their genetic material codified as DNA. Since each personâs DNA is unique, DNA typing is a valuable tool in connecting suspects to crime scenes.
Most of the time, a cold or the flu will resolve on its own, with time. There are prescription drugsâTamiflu and Relenzaâthat can treat the flu if given within two days of getting sick. (These are recommended for those at high risk of flu complications, such as infants, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems, among others, and most otherwise-healthy people don't need them.)
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is widely used to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) because it reaches high urinary concentrations, has an excellent activity against most uropathogens, and is available in oral and intravenous formulations. Ciprofloxacin dosage for UTI. Children 1â17 years of age: