Overall, 3008 N gonorrhoeae isolates from 23 European countries were analysed for their susceptibility to antimicrobials — ceftriaxone, cefixime, azithromycin, and ciprofloxacin. Tests for ...

Efforts to reduce child mortality in Africa via mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin (AZM) may lead to increased ...

Azithromycin mass drug administration may promote durable and transmissible resistance, including in populations not directly ...

Azithromycin has been widely evaluated for its efficacy against COVID-19. The study by Timothy S C Hinks and colleagues1 adds value to the current literature, and we would like to share our comments.

The Kaduna State Government says it has concluded plans to administer Azithromycin (antimicrobial resistance drug) on 2.8 million children in the state. The State Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe ...

The FDA has accepted the NDA for zoliflodacin for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older.

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections and strep throat.

The 20-mg/kg/day dose of azithromycin for 3 days may also be better than the 10-mg/kg/day dose for 3 days in terms of minimizing the risk of emerging resistance in the GABHS. [35,43] Using the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hospitals across the country have reported rising cases of strep, prompting the CDC to investigate the possible nationwide increase in infections. Concerns about rising cases of ...

A dangerously virulent strain of Group A Streptococcus — known for triggering everything from sore throats to fatal toxic ...

You may hear these called “invasive strep infections.” They include: Infection of tissue underneath the skin: Fat and muscle can become infected with the strep bacteria. The formal name for ...

While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, like tonsillitis or strep throat. You may have heard these terms used interchangeably, and the two ...