Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health crisis.

In a new study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers have explored the possibility of treating acute, ...

In a world increasingly obsessed with cleanliness, antimicrobial chemicals have become a staple in everyday life. From soaps ...

Acute bronchitis is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in the emergency department and is the cause of more than 10 million doctor visits every year. Most patients are prescribed ...

In order to understand contemporary reasons for antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis in the United States, clinicians' familiarity with the clinical guidelines for acute bronchitis ...

Antibiotics do not usually help improve acute bronchitis. The condition typically develops as a result of a virus. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections. Bronchitis can often cause similar ...

Antibiotics and Other Sulfonamides to Avoid If You Have a Sulfa Allergy Sulfa drugs are synthetic (man-made) medications made from sulfanilamide that contain antibacterial properties. Sulfa drugs were ...

Antibiotics are a major tool in treating illnesses caused by bacteria, but like any tool, they should be used appropriately. If they are not, the tool may not work when we really need it. The Centers ...