Articles related to "Antibiotic Resistance"

Find out how bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotic infection treatment and how to prevent it.

Natural antibiotics are products of bacteria and fungi. In the microbial world, chemical battles are fought and microbes have learned well how to protect and defend.

Overuse of broad spectrum antibiotics have created superbugs such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA).

Factors which can contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs include patient health, antibiotic choices and bacterial characteristics.

When antibiotic prescriptions are not followed, drug resistant bacteria evolve and antibiotics become less effective.

Bacteria growing in communities contribute DNA as a biofilm scaffold and also to provide protection against host antibacterial peptides.

Drug-resistant bacteria have plagued hospitals for years by sending patients into intensive care; now a solution may be at hand.

Antibiotic resistance in horses is a serious issue that affects all horse owners. Caused primarily by overuse of antibiotics, there are several ways to prevent it.

When antibiotic prescriptions are not followed, drug resistant bacteria evolve and antibiotics become less effective. Proper use of antibiotics is essential.

The species concept of stable genetic composition does not apply to the complex, promiscuous community of the digestive tract. The gut environment defines gut flora.

Health care facilities are waging war against hospital MRSA with effective hand sanitizers, a focus on hand hygiene, good infection control procedures and deep cleaning.

This article evaluates the epidemiology and eradication of H. pylori in dyspepsia patients and other special populations using short-course treatments.

Horizontal gene transfer, also called lateral gene transfer, is a mechanism for evolution that goes beyond typical Darwinian theory.

A natural milk protein, lactoferrin, is anti-bacterial and, in a mouse model, protects against common pathogens and may decrease hospital-acquired infections.

Is it the flu, a cold or a bacterial infection? A fast test to screen for influenza virus takes the guesswork out of treatment.

Antibiotics have lost their effectiveness in treating the bacteria that have since become resistant to all but the strongest medicine. It could have been avoided.

It's a relief to learn there's little chance of a swine flu superbug to rival MRSA, but the real question is, what are superbugs? And what can be done to prevent them?

The mechanisms of inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis become clearer each year. The recent Nobel Prize in Chemistry rewarded the clearer understanding of ribosomes.

Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How does penicillin destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?

Prokaryotes are evolutionarily ancient, for billions of years the only form of life. Here's a summary of the basic "parts & pieces" of these primitive cells.

Is antibacterial soap better than regular soap for eradicating germs? A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has provided the answer to this question.

There is renewed scientific interest in bacteriophages, an old therapeutic application of using "bacteria-eating" viruses called phages to fight infectious diseases.

Since the discovery of penicillin, bacteria have shown increasing resistance to treatment. Now, the future of the few options remaining are in question.

There are good staph bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis), bad staph (Staphylococcus aureus), and really bad, pathogenic staph (MRSA). Here's a comparison.

MRSA acquired by persons who have not been recently hospitalized or had a medical procedure are known as community-acquired (CA-MRSA).

Once Lyme disease has passed its early stages, treatment becomes complex, but patients often receive minimal treatment and are told they are cured.

The big selling point of genetically engineered crops is their increased resistance to herbicides, pests and pathogens. However, what is the cost to the environment?

The future of fighting common infections may be in the development of new antibiotics or in the combination of antibiotic and non-antibiotic drug therapies.

An examination of Jessica Snyder Sach's recently published science book Good Germs, Bad Germs: Health and Survival in a Bacterial World.

MRSA is becoming a major health issue in the hospital and the community. What exactly is this infectious pathogen?

The emergence of methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus is similar to that of penicillin resistance seen in the 1960s.

Potential antidepressant and anti-cancer value may be lost as many species of magnolia are endangered. Also used for hypertension, amoebic dysentery and chest congestion.

Adapalene is a very effective topical retinoid used to treat acne. It is usually well tolerated than other retinoids like tretinoin and tazarotene.

C. diff is a hospital-acquired bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal tract that is becoming difficult to treat in some countries.

Despite the pervasive notion that milk is healthy, drinking pasteurized milk typically is associated with a worsening of health.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a condition that ranges from uncomfortable to severe. Cranberry extract research offers welcome news for women with recurrent UTIs.

One "end times" scenario that bears consideration is the eruption of uncontrollable infectious diseases, caused by pharmaceutical waste.

This article describes what genetically modified foods are, statistics regarding the use of, and the origins, health concerns, and benefits of genetically modified foods.

Helicobacter pylori: how do you get it and how do you know you have it? Have you ever even heard of Helicobacter pylori?

Antibiotics are drugs used to fight bacterial infections. How do these medications work to kill bacteria without harming human cells?

Klebsiella bacteria in gut biofilms produce hydrogen gas that powers the electron transport chains of stomach Helicobacter implicated in gastric ulcers and cancer.

Epiduo is the new acne treatment on the market for teenagers and adults.

Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do quinolones destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?

Spices contain natural antibiotic phytochemicals, as well as Quorum Sensing Inhibitors that turn pathogens into harmless targets for our immune system.

Researchers know that it is the anthocyanins found in the cranberry juice and cranberry supplements that help deter UTIs, but exactly how do they help.

Experts recommend avoiding products with triclosan and other antibacterials in the home, as they may cause resistance in bacteria.

What specifically are the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? Here is a side by side comparison to simplify mastering the basics of cell structure.

Weight lifters and competitive sports teams, including basketball, fencing, football, rugby, soccer, volleyball and wrestling have an increased risk of MRSA infection.

Dental work has long been associated with bacterial endocarditis, but scientific evidence does not support routine antibiotic prophylaxis for people at moderate risk.

Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?