Linda Yancey, MD, is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine with over two decades of experience ...

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Antibiotics can cause nausea, diarrhea and an upset stomach. Dietitians share which foods to eat and avoid to restore a ...

The clinical cure rate was significantly lower in the amoxicillin-clavulanate group than in the ciprofloxacin group (58% vs. 77%), regardless of whether the pathogens were susceptible or resistant ...

Scientists are working to develop alternatives to antibiotics, as well as employing strategies to make existing drugs work better. Live Science has been documenting their efforts, as well as the ...

For some people, mild cases of diverticulitis may resolve on their own. For others with mild to moderate cases of the disease, treatment typically involves antibiotics. Patients are also advised ...

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Antibiotics are a major tool in treating illnesses caused by bacteria, but like any tool, they should be used appropriately. If they are not, the tool may not work when we really need it. The Centers ...