Medically reviewed by Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS Did you know that all kinds of germs can hang out on your skin and inside your nostrils? On healthy children and adults, germs are typically harmless and just along for the ride. But, there are times when germs — specifically, staph bacteria — will enter deeper […]
Bacterial Infections Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Some surgeons prescribe antibiotics to people before or after surgery to help prevent a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are prescribed by a doctor and you can only get them from a pharmacist at the pharmacy counter. Using antibiotics when they are not needed can cause harmful side […]
It is common for people to think that their doctor will prescribe them an antibiotic to “cure” a cold, influenza (flu) or bronchitis, and they are surprised when their doctor does not. The truth is health care providers should not and usually do not prescribe antibiotics. Antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Almost all colds and […]
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