Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to severe complications and can be life threatening. Antibiotics and abscess drainage are effective treatments for pyogenic ...

This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated skin infections, including over-the-counter and prescribed regimens. Uncomplicated skin infections ...

The results of the wound culture can help your healthcare provider choose the best antibiotic for you. Although there are ways to decrease your risk of getting a breast boil, there is no certain ...

On February 8, an 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Clay County, Florida, tested positive for strangles. The horse developed clinical signs on February 5, including swelling, draining abscess, and ...

First-line antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) remain more effective than fluoroquinolones and beta-lactams, with a 1.78% lower risk for 30-day revisits than ...

Two horses in Ontario recently tested positive for strangles. The horses live in the Regional Municipality of York and the City of Kawartha.

Data sources Cochrane Central, Medline, Embase and bibliographies. Outcome measures Percentage of patients with complete resolution of abscess without the need for recurrent incision and drainage, ...

There are also home remedies that can alleviate the symptoms of a breast boil. If your healthcare provider prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because your boil ...

In a new study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers have explored the possibility of treating acute, non-perforated appendicitis in children with antibiotics instead of surgery.

A New England man has revealed how a common antibiotic left him disabled and blind. Mateo Ramirez, who would not reveal his real name for privacy reasons, is one of tens of thousands of ...

Further BVA research shows that three out of five vets have seen clients who expect antibiotics to treat their pets and found there is still a lack of understanding about responsible antibiotic use ...