The news is full of terms like superbug, post-antibiotic era, and abbreviations like MRSA. They all refer to various aspects of antibiotic resistance—the ability of bacteria to out-maneuver the drugs ...

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) held its annual Infection Control Boot Camp in Atlanta at the beginning of February. For the second year, OSAP dedicated the day preceding ...

Metronidazole is a generic prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat certain types of bacterial and parasitic infections. The drug comes in several forms ...

Most dog owners will unfortunately have to deal with their dog suffering from diarrhea or gastrointestinal issues at some point in their life. If that occurs, their veterinarian is likely to prescribe ...

Research from the CDC suggests 30% of antibiotic prescriptions are not needed. Coughing, headaches, runny noses. Nobody likes to feel sick, so they turn to a doctor for advice. With people more ...

Metronidazole is a generic prescription drug used for certain infections in adults and some children. As with other drugs, metronidazole can cause side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, and upper ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public about the rise in a severe strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria Shigella. Here’s what you need to know about the latest ...