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Antibiotics Over the Counter You Can Request at Your Pharmacy

Antibiotics are a group of drugs that are prescribed to patients who suffer from bacterial infections. Antibiotics come in a wide variety of forms and are designed to treat a variety of bacterial diseases; some of these antibiotics are sold…

August 7, 2023 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

MRSA and Staph Infection: What Are the Differences?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the formidable culprit behind staph infections, presenting a unique challenge in the realm of medical treatment due to its defiance when it comes to certain antibiotics. These infections, encompassing those caused by the infamous MRSA…

July 21, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

One Dosage Of A Basic Antibiotic During Childbirth Lowers Maternal Mortality And Sepsis

According to the Globe Health Organization, sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality throughout the world. This life-threatening condition is caused by a severe infection in the body that may result in death as well as damage…

February 11, 2023 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Early Use Of Antibiotics Can Cause Asthma And Allergies According To A New Study

According to recent research done on mice, the usage and exposure to antibiotics at a young age might actually eliminate good bacteria in the digestive system that can cause asthma and allergies. The research, which was published in the journal…

August 1, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

New Antibiotic is Capable of Killing Bacteria That’s Otherwise Resistant to Such Drugs

Cilagicin is a word that you perhaps never heard about, but that will drastically change soon enough. It’s the moniker of an antibiotic that could make humans get rid of bacteria that are otherwise resistant to such drugs. Cilagicin has…

July 18, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

MRSA Strain From Pigs is Highly-Resistant to Antibiotics and Can Infect Humans

MRSA, the type of bacteria that is known to be resistant to common antibiotics, can be spread in the community by getting into contact with infected individuals or by sharing personal items with them. A specific MRSA strain known as…

June 29, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

There’s New Hope to Get Rid of Bacteria Resistant to Antibiotics

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics don’t represent anything new, but they can surely become a serious issue if they spread. For instance, we spoke recently at our publication about a ‘super gonorrhea’ strain and new strains of typhoid fever. But there…

June 24, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Typhoid Fever is Becoming Resistant to Drugs

Typhoid fever can affect many organs of the body once it infects the patient. It can even kill if there is a lack of treatment. This bacterial infection has existed for millennia, and it can still pose a threat. About…

June 24, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Antibiotics Lead To Increased Risk Of Developing Serious Fungal Infection, As Per New Study

Candidasis, a life-threatening fungal infection, is more common among patients given antibiotics in hospitals to avoid sepsis as well as other bacterial infections, according to recent research. Gut microbiomes are well known to have genetically programmed methods for surviving antibiotic…

May 15, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Researchers Find Possible Dangerous Link Between Alzheimer’s and Antibiotics

Antibiotics are known to trigger some noticeable side effects in some people, such as facial swelling, difficulty breathing, and more. But a new study suggests that taking antibiotics in some cases could even raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according…

March 31, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0