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 ...

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

Every winter, use of antibiotics surges as the public battle’s colds, coughs and other bugs. But are antibiotics always necessary? A senior doctor reveals why antibiotics are prescribed more during ...

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 ...

Many parents across the US are stretched thin to take care of sick children: Not only are Covid-19, the flu and RSV circulating, but doctors say cases of strep throat are on the rise. Data shows a ...

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

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 ...