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Antibiotics, The World Health Organization (WHO) says "the world urgently needs to change the way it prescribes and uses antibiotics" as antibiotic resistance is a...
Cytotoxic Antibiotics, Important interactions and cautions The interactions and cautions are variable for each of the cytotoxic antibiotics. The following is a very brief summary....
Another example is some bacteria produce chemicals called enzymes such as extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) , which make them resistant to some antibiotics. The more antibiotics...
Most early-onset GBS infections (in babies aged 0-6 days) can be prevented by giving intravenous antibiotics during labour to women whose babies are at particular risk of GBS infection: A urine...
The most common reason why this occurs is due to taking antibiotics. Antibiotics are the main cause of C. difficile infection If you take antibiotics for any infection (eg,...
This might be treating each episode promptly with a short course of antibiotics, a regular low dose of antibiotics taken long-term, or taking a single dose of antibiotic after having...
If you are well in yourself, and the infection is mild, you may be treated with antibiotic tablets at home. However, many women are admitted to hospital for antibiotics to be given i...
See the separate leaflet called Antibiotics for more information about antibiotics in general . Who is more at risk of infection with ESBL-producing E. coli?
It is quite common in young children but it can affect anybody of any age. Antibiotic cream usually clears this type of skin problem quickly. Antibiotic tablets or liquid medicines a...
The risk is reduced by immunisation, taking regular low-dose antibiotics, and taking full-strength antibiotics as soon as the first sign of infection develops.
Topical antibiotics There are various topical antibiotic preparations. They are great at treating acne on the back or chest: places where it's not practical to put lots of cre...
The symptoms of strep A usually get better within a week without antibiotics, but this can vary. For those who do take an antibiotic, most will start feeling better 1–2 days after st...
Many children feel less well whilst taking antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics encourages resistant bugs to breed. Antibiotics are unlikely to be helpful or justified if:...
(Boils or collections of pus (abscesses) caused by MRSA may only need to be drained and may not need antibiotics.) However, the choice of antibiotic is limited, as most antibioti...
Treatment includes a four-week course of antibiotic medication. Acute prostatitis symptoms In acute prostatitis, symptoms develop quickly - typically over a few days or so.
It is usually caused by a bacterial bladder infection in the urine which responds well to a short course of medicines called antibiotics. Occasionally it may improve without the need for ...
In England and Wales, government advice is that children should stay off nursery or school for: Two days after starting a course of antibiotics; OR If not having antibiotics, fo...
What is the treatment for a urine infection in pregnancy? Antibiotic medicines There are several different types of antibiotic that can help. Your doctor will choose the type...
How to treat kidney infection Antibiotics will usually clear the infection. An antibiotic is usually prescribed straightaway if a kidney infection is suspected, even before...
If you are treated with antibiotics, sometimes the UTI may be antibiotic-resistant to the first antibiotic prescribed and the choice may then be to watch and wait to see if ...