Amoxicillin and penicillin (also known as penicillin V potassium or penicillin G) are widely prescribed antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections primarily of the ears, nose, throat, urinary ...
In fact, most antibiotics aren’t even used on humans. About two-thirds of all U.S. antibiotics are used in the meat and poultry industry. And what would make any health professional scream even ...
A test that can differentiate between bacterial and viral RTIs could help to reduce antibiotic use. Procalcitonin (PCT) levels have been used as a marker for bacterial infection in hospitalized ...
Recent research has focused on understanding the burden of AMR, improving surveillance systems, and promoting responsible antibiotic use through antimicrobial stewardship programs. One of the most ...