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Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance 
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional
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
Antibiotic Resistance (FDA)
Disease-causing microbes that have become resistant to drug therapy are an increasing public health problem.... Details >
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
You can protect yourself and your family by knowing when you should use antibiotics and when you shouldn’t.... Details >
Antimicrobial Resistance (National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC)
Drug resistance, more technically known as antimicrobial resistance, is a growing concern among health professionals and others around the world. This site is designed to provide both general and tech... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Background on Antibiotic Resistance
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
Community-Associated MRSA Information for the Public
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
Emerging Infectious Diseases (Journal)
A peer reviewed journal that provides information on emerging infections in three broad categories: 1) Perspectives, a section addressing factors that underlie disease emergence including microbial ad... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA Approves Zyvox, the First Antimicrobial Drug in a New Class
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 >
Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work
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
Healthcare-Associated MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics. "Staph" infections occur most frequently among persons in hospitals and healthcare facilities... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention