Tag Archives: Antibiotic

Clinicians who prescribe unnecessary antibiotics fuel future antibiotic use

Receiving an initial antibiotic prescription for a viral acute respiratory infection — the type of infection that doesn’t respond to antibiotics — increases the likelihood that a patient or their spouse will seek care for future such infections and will receive subsequent antibiotic prescriptions, according to the findings of a study from Harvard Medical School… Read More »

How to block new antibiotic resistance gene

A new antimicrobial-resistance gene, VCC-1, a ß-lactamase gene, has been discovered in benign close relatives of virulent Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera. Now, a team of Canadian researchers has found a way to block the VCC-1 enzyme, which disables that resistance gene. The research is published February 19th in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, a journal… Read More »

Non-antibiotic drugs also speed up the spread of antibiotic resistance

New research from The University of Queensland has found non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals can significantly promote the spread of antibiotic resistance via bacterial mating. A study led by Dr Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Advanced Water Management Centre said while antibiotics were known to promote antibiotic resistance, it wasn’t known if non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals could also increase bacterial conjugation. “Bacterial conjugation is the… Read More »

Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Plus Antibiotic Ointment, Assorted Sizes, 20 Count

BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages Plus Antibiotic protect minor wounds and help provide infection protection in one convenient, no-mess step. Antibiotic treatment is right on the pad, and a four-sided seal that helps keep out germs and dirt. This package contains 20 sterile bandages in assorted sizes. Antibiotic ointment on the pad Four-sided seal helps keep… Read More »