Taking antibiotics for the flu could lead to dangerous bacterial pneumonia, researchers find
Antibiotic treatment during an influenza infection actually impaired the body’s efforts to clear bacteria rather than helping the body heal.
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Stewardship intervention tied to cuts in unneeded antibiotics for bronchitis, viral respiratory infections
Analysis of the intervention, implemented at 49 urgent care clinics, found the biggest reductions among clinicians who were ...
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What’s Going Around: Children’s cold vs. sinus infection
As the new year begins, there’s no shortage of contagious viruses making kids sneeze, wheeze and cough. So, how do you know ...
What to do if you get a respiratory infection
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the United States. When you get sick, it’s helpful to understand how to ma ...
Can antibiotics work against HMPV virus?
Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, ...
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Early infections in childhood drive long-term health risks
Early childhood infections significantly increase the risk of severe infections and antibiotic use later in childhood, ...
HMPV virus in China: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? What you need to know
Amid the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV0 virus) in China, countries worldwide have increased their surveillance.