A GREAT variety of therapeutic measures are advocated for the treatment of impetigo in different clinics in this country. They range from mechanical removal of the crusts and cleansing of the lesions ...

On September 18, 2014, the Obama administration announced a comprehensive initiative to combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The initiative centers largely on preventing overuse ...

The University of Illinois aimed to improve the time to antibiotic adminstration for patients with febrile neutropenia by implementing a new standard operative protocol. Although the Infectious ...

Mass administration of azithromycin to both infants aged 1-11 months and children aged 12-59 months reduced infant mortality compared with treating infants alone. Although the interaction effect was ...

Azithromycin is a generic oral tablet prescribed for certain infections in adults and some children. It’s typically taken once per day. The dosage can vary depending on the reason you’re taking it.

While the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, another public health threat is worsening: antibiotic resistance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conservatively estimates that at least 2.8 ...

Empiric azithromycin plus β-lactam therapy reduces the composite risk of 30-day mortality and rehospitalization in nonsevere CAP.

Background.Scabies is a public health problem in many countries, with impetigo and its complications important consequences. Ivermectin based mass drug administration (MDA) reduces the prevalence of ...