Bacteria Articles A-Z

What Is Azithromycin Used For?

What is azithromycin used for? This eMedTV page explains that azithromycin is used to treat common infections (such as pneumonia and ear infections) in both children and adults, as well as sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia.

What Is Biocef Used For?

What is Biocef used for? As this segment of the eMedTV library explains, Biocef is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections and prevent bacterial endocarditis. Off-label uses and uses for the drug in children are also described.

What Is Cefdinir Used for?

What is cefdinir used for? As this eMedTV segment explains, the drug is used for the treatment of bacterial infections in adults and children. Cefdinir is commonly used to treat skin infections, pneumonia, strep throat, and tonsillitis.

What Is Clarithromycin Used For?

This eMedTV page explains that clarithromycin is used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia and sinus infections. This page takes a closer look at other uses for the prescription drug, including possible off-label uses.

What Is Merca?

As this eMedTV page explains, MRSA is caused by the S. aureus bacteria. However, it is different from a "regular" staph infection. This article explains why and lists ways to prevent infection. "What is merca?" is a common misspelling of "what is MRSA?"

What Is Mercer Illness?

MRSA is a type of bacterial staph infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics. This eMedTV segment explains how the condition is transmitted and treated. "What is mercer illness?" is a common misspelling used when searching for information on MRSA.

What Is Moxifloxacin Used For?

Moxifloxacin is used for treating certain types of bacterial infections in adults. This eMedTV resource discusses moxifloxacin uses in more detail, explores the risk of using this antibiotic in children, and lists possible off-label uses for the drug.

What Is Rocephin Used For?

What is Rocephin used for? As this eMedTV page discusses, Rocephin can substitute for penicillin, treat infections in newborns and children, and prevent infection during surgery. Off-label Rocephin uses include treating chancroid and epididymitis.

What Is Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Used For?

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is used for treating ear infections, UTIs, and other bacterial infections. This eMedTV Web page covers the drug's uses in more detail and discusses the use of this antibiotic in children.

Who Is at Risk for Getting MRSA?

Living in unsanitary conditions, being obese, or playing contact sports may increase your risk of MRSA. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at other possible MRSA risk factors for both healthcare-associated MRSA and community-associated MRSA.

Yersinia

Yersinia are the bacteria that can cause plague (among other illnesses). This section of the eMedTV library highlights these three important human pathogens, possible symptoms, and how common infection with them is.