In honor of Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, November 14-20, 2011, we are delving into the subjects of bacteria, viruses, appropriate use of antibiotics, and avoiding infection.
Bacteria and Antibiotics
Before the discovery of penicillin in 1928, bacterial infections were a major cause of death. Bacteria are single-celled organisms which can live both inside and outside of the human body, including on the surface of non-living objects. The bacteria, streptococcus pyogenes which is...
Did you know we have more bacteria living on and within our bodies than we have cells? While most of us think of bacterial infections as... Read more »
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Like many others, I have tried the probiotic yogurts that are touted to help the digestive system. Putting these microbes in your... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesBacteria are the most common causes of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesBacteria are the most common direct cause of acute sinusitis. (Other organisms might be the infecting cause in less common cases.) The ability... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Overview:Upper respiratory infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microscopic organisms.The common cold is the most common upper... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.Comparing Colds and... Read more »
Antibiotics won’t help A cold is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Therefore, taking antibiotics, which kill bacteria, will not help you overcome a cold or prevent it from spreading to others. Misuse of antibiotics, in fact, is a major factor in...
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