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Abdominal Infections

Antibiotics are administered when fluid examination and tests for ascites indicate infection. For a first episode, the antibiotic cefotaxime is typically administered intravenously, requiring hospitalization. Treatment usually lasts 10 days, but research indicates that 5 days may be sufficient for certain patients. Some research indicates that the oral antibiotic ofloxacin may work as well with fewer complications, allowing patients to be treated at home.

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Hurdle #2: Not Leaving The Hospital Already

By Laura Zigman , Health Expert

Almost as hard as getting out of bed for the first time after surgery is getting to stay... Read more »

Staph Infections

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics. Staph infections including MRSA are most... Read more »

The Old Year Leaves Problems

By Leah , Health Expert

...been battling for over a year. It seems I have a staph infection within my blood stream which... Read more »

Staph Infections: How To Control Their Spread in Nursing Homes

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of staph infection, is becoming a... Read more »

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Complications

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most serious rheumatic diseases. According to a 2002 government study, the annual number of deaths has risen from 879 - 1,406 since 1979.... Read more »

MS symptoms

Most patients first experience multiple sclerosis as a single attack of symptoms called a clinical isolated syndrome, which typically occurs between the ages of 20 and 40 years. Once a second... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Highlights

There is no vaccine against traveler's diarrhea (TD), which affects up to 60% of travelers to underdeveloped nations. Most cases of TD are acquired by drinking contaminated water or eating... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms

General Symptoms in Infants. In infants, symptoms do not usually appear until late in the baby's first year. Most commonly, they include:FeverSwelling of the hands and feetPain in the chest,... Read more »

Urinary Catheterization

Catheters and Collection DevicesA catheter is a slim flexible tube inserted into the urethra. They are mainly used for cases of severe urge incontinence.A catheter (a hollow tube) may be inserted... Read more »

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