Reactions to antibiotics
Antibiotics are among the most powerful and important medicines known. When used properly they can save lives, but often they are used unnecessarily for illnesses that do not respond to antibiotics and for infections that our body can handle ... [... more]
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Kidney reflux
There is a valve at the meeting point between each ureter and the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine into the kidneys. Kidney reflux means that one (or both) of these valves is not working properly. Treatment options include antibiotics and ... [... more]
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Birth defects - drugs and medications
Taking drugs while pregnant can be cause birth defects. Drugs such as alcohol, some illegal drugs like cocaine, and some prescription and over-the-counter medications including isotretinoin, vitamin A and some antibiotics are known to cause birth ... [... more]
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Bacterial vaginosis explained
Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms may include watery, pearly grey discharge and vaginal odour. Bacterial vaginosis is sometimes called nonspecific vaginitis or gardnerella vaginitis. Antibiotics ... [... more]
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the organism Trichomonas vaginalis. Vaginal discharge may be accompanied by burning and itching. If you have trichomoniasis, you will need antibiotics to clear up the ... [... more]
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Salpingitis - Better Health Channel.
Salpingitis is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, triggered by bacterial infection. This condition is a common cause of female infertility because the inflammation can damage the fallopian tubes. Treatment options include antibiotics. The ... [... more]
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Staphylococcus aureus - golden staph
Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, is sometimes called 'golden staph'. It is a common bacterium that lives on the skin or in the nose. It can cause a range of mild to severe infections. Some strains are resistant to antibiotics. Staphylococcus ... [... more]
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Stomach ulcer
A stomach ulcer is a break in the tissue lining the stomach. Most are caused by infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium, not stress or poor diet as once thought. Treatment options include antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications. A ... [... more]
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Septicaemia - Better Health Channel.
Septicaemia is caused when certain bacteria get into the bloodstream. Without prompt medical treatment, septicaemia can be fatal. Treatment options include antibiotics to kill the infection. Septicaemia is the presence of disease-causing bacteria ... [... more]
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Kidneys - medullary sponge kidney
Medullary sponge kidney is a condition where cysts develop in the urine-collecting ducts and tubules of one or both kidneys. The exact cause is not known and there is no cure. Treatment may include antibiotics and other medications, drinking ... [... more]
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Osteomyelitis - Better Health Channel.
Osteomyelitis means an infection of bone, which can either be acute or chronic. Bacteria are the usual infectious agents. Treatment options include antibiotics and surgery to remove the affected bone tissue. Osteomyelitis means an infection of ... [... more]
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria
Antibiotic resistant bacteria cannot be controlled or killed by antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or golden staph), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) ... [... more]
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