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Do Middle Ear Infections Always Require Antibiotics?
Middle ear infections, or otitis media, are common. While antibiotics are often prescribed for these...
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – Emerging Antibiotic Resistance
When Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, it was hailed as a “wonder drug” because...
June 5, 2024
Infectious Diseases
Effective Antibiotics for Treating MRSA Infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strain of bacteria responsible for numerous infections. Methicillin belongs...
June 5, 2024
Infectious Diseases
Can I Get Treated for Gonorrhea Online, or Do I Need an Injection?
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States,...
June 5, 2024
Infectious Diseases
How Effective is Tamiflu Against the Flu?
Flu season can bring significant discomfort and complications, making effective treatments essential. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) stands...
June 5, 2024
Infectious Diseases
Bactrim for Urinary Tract Infections: How Resistant Are Bacteria to It?
Bactrim, a combination of two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim, was once the first choice for...
June 5, 2024
Infectious Diseases
Clostridium Difficile Infection: Which Antibiotics Carry the Highest Risk of C. Diff?
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that can cause colitis, an inflammation of the...
June 5, 2024
Infectious Diseases