Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

Norwegian study finds reduced antibiotic use for childhood respiratory infections, yet high prescriptions for ear infections ...

The antibiotics typically used to treat traveler’s diarrhea are becoming less effective, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open. Specifically, the bacteria that cause the illness are ...

Every winter, use of antibiotics surges as the public battle’s colds, coughs and other bugs. But are antibiotics always ...

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...

Healthcare professionals may prescribe antibiotics for types of rhinitis that are associated with bacterial infections. Treatments for other types of rhinitis include antihistamines, decongestants, or ...

A new single cell-based screening tool evaluates how well antibiotics kill bacteria and may help researchers determine which ...

Antibiotics are typically the first-line treatment for acute cholecystitis, which people usually receive in a hospital setting. Examples include penicillins, cephalosporins, and quinolones. Acute ...