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The publication provides information about antibiotic resistance, including why bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, how to prevent antibiotic-... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

How safe are antibiotics? When should you take them? What should women know before taking antibiotics? Find answers to these frequently asked questions, and many more.... Details >

Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics  

The enterococcus is a germ or bacterium that lives in the intestinal tract and in the female genital tract. Occasionally, the enterococcus can cause an infection of the urinary tract, bloodstream, or... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This brochure offers information on preventing infectious diseases through proper handwashing, food preparation techniques, immunizations, care in handling pets, and more.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Each one of us has a role to play in limiting the development and spread of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms. This site may give you some ideas on how you can help.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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There are many different kinds of bacteria which are constantly changing. When a bacteria becomes "resistant" to an antibiotic, that medicine can no longer kill that bacteria.... Details >

FCMS International Office  

Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? Learn which common illnesses are usually viral or bacterial and when antibiotics are necessary. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of diarrhea that may occur in response to medications used to treat bacterial infections (antibiotics). ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Find out how much you know about antibiotics and when they work to treat infections.... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

You can protect yourself and your family by knowing when you should use antibiotics and when you shouldn’t.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians