A study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous ...

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University. The question likely isn't ...

Symptoms can include skin discoloration, swelling, and tenderness. A person may require antibiotics for cellulitis. There are around 14 million cases of cellulitis each year in the United States.

It is highly contagious and can be passed between people via droplets when they cough, sneeze, or talk. Antibiotics are medications that are meant only to treat infections caused by bacteria. For this ...

For some people, mild cases of diverticulitis may resolve on their own. For others with mild to moderate cases of the disease, treatment typically involves antibiotics. Patients are also advised ...

Abscesses associated with diverticulitis may cause fever and abdominal pain. They are treated with antibiotics and/or drainage. A fistula is a tunnel that forms in the body and connects areas of the ...

Double whammy antibiotic makes antibiotic resistance much harder—new study Aug 5, 2024 Researchers find degradation of cell wall key in the spread of resistance ...

Some scholars argue that acute simple cecal diverticulitis is non-infectious and does not require anti-inflammatory treatment (11). However, the latest guidelines recommend conservative treatment with ...

The study, published in Nature, has revealed how molecular machinery inside nature's microbes builds antibiotics.Researchers have been working on this problem for decades, and this new insight ...

Background: Previous studies have indicated a potential association between gut microbiota and diverticular disease. However, the precise nature of this relationship remains unclear. In light of this, ...

Every year, more than five million people die due to bacterial infections that are becoming increasingly resistant to a range of antibiotics. It is a concern the World Health Organization has ...