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There are many different kinds of bacteria which are constantly changing. When a bacteria becomes "resistant" to an antibiotic, that medicine can no longer kill that bacteria.... Details >

Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies   

Disease-causing microbes that have become resistant to drug therapy are an increasing public health problem.... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

You can protect yourself and your family by knowing when you should use antibiotics and when you shouldn’t.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Overuse of antibiotics is jeopardizing the usefulness of essential drugs. Decreasing inappropriate antibiotic use is the best way to control resistance.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about infections with antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, includ... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

It’s always best to ask your health-care provider if antibiotics are right for you or your child, but here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind when you talk to your physician or nurse.... Details >

Center for Science in the Public Interest  

This drug information sheet from FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research provides recommendations for the antibiotics doxycycline and penicillin G procaine for treatment of inhalational anthrax.... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA has approved Zyvox (linezolid), the first antibacterial drug in a new class to treat infections associated with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF), including cases with bloodstream i... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Here you can find general information about antibiotic resistance and how to prevent it. While antibiotics should be used to treat bacterial infections, they are not effective against viral infections... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Are you aware that colds, flu, and most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses? Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It’s true. Plus, taking antibiotics when you have a ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services