Anaerobic
Bacteria that will survive without oxygen, which are often seen when blood flow is cut off to an area of the body
Aerobic
Bacteria that depend on oxygen for survival
Antibiotic
Chemical that is able to inhibit the growth of specific bacteria or cause the death of susceptible bacteria
Gram-negative
Bacteria that accept a negative stain and are frequently associated with infections of the genitourinary or GI tract
Gram-positive
Bacteria that take a positive stain and are frequently associated with infections of the respiratory tract and soft tissues
Synergistic
Drugs that work together to increase drug effectiveness