MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) Infection
MRSA is a type of bacterial staph infection that can cause serious symptoms. This eMedTV Web article offers an overview of MRSA, including information on how this infection is transmitted, possible symptoms, and treatment options that are available.
Azithromycin
Azithromycin is a prescription antibiotic that is prescribed to treat numerous common infections. This eMedTV article lists some specific infections that can be treated with azithromycin and discusses azithromycin effects, strengths, and side effects.
Signs and Symptoms of a MRSA Infection
A red bump that resembles a pimple, pustule, or boil may be a symptom of a MRSA infection. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed overview on possible signs and symptoms of MRSA, including those that may lead to serious conditions (such as pneumonia).
Vibrio Cholerae
Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium that causes cholera. As this eMedTV article explains, the bacterium is usually transmitted by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The prevalence of cholera worldwide is also discussed.
Mycobacterium Leprae
Leprosy is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. This selection from the eMedTV Web library provides an overview of the bacteria, including history, possible transmission methods, recent statistics, and more.
Bactrim DS
Bactrim DS is an antibiotic that is often prescribed to treat certain types of infections. This eMedTV resource explains how this medication works and offers a more in-depth look at dosing information, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin is a prescription antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. This eMedTV article offers an overview of clarithromycin, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and general precautions.
Rocephin
Rocephin is a prescription antibiotic that treats and prevents bacterial infections. This eMedTV page explores how Rocephin works, infections it is used to treat -- like meningitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis -- and how and when to take it.
Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic approved to treat infections and to prevent infection after anthrax exposure. This eMedTV article describes the effects of levofloxacin, explains how the drug works, and offers general dosing information for the medicine.
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.
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone is a prescription antibiotic that is used to stop and prevent infections. This page from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of ceftriaxone and explains how it works, how it is taken, and what some of its possible side effects are.
Vibrio Vulnificus
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that can cause illnesses such as sepsis and wound infections. This eMedTV segment discusses these types of infections and explains the transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment options.
MRSA Virus
Some people think that MRSA is a virus. However, this is not the case. As this eMedTV article explains, MRSA is a strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. This page takes a closer look at MRSA infections, including how they are transmitted.
Amoxil
Amoxil is a prescription antibiotic licensed to treat certain types of bacterial infections. This page on the eMedTV site explains how Amoxil works, describes the various forms and strengths available, and lists possible side effects of the drug.
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin is a medication that can be prescribed to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This eMedTV Web page explains what moxifloxacin is used for in more detail, describes how it works, and lists potential side effects of the drug.
MRSA Treatment
A healthcare provider may prescribe certain antibiotics to help treat a MRSA infection. This eMedTV article describes other MRSA treatment options, and also provides some tips on how to prevent spreading the infection while undergoing treatment.
Vibrio
Vibrio is a family of bacteria that can cause several different illnesses in humans. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of this type of bacteria, including a list of illnesses that are caused by it.
Scarlet Fever Bacteria
As this eMedTV page explains, scarlet fever bacteria are known as group A streptococcus. These bacteria cause more than 10 million mild infections each year. This page offers an overview of scarlet fever bacteria and the conditions they can cause.
Septra DS
Septra DS is a prescription drug used for treating bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections. This eMedTV segment explores other Septra DS uses, describes how the antibiotic works, and explains when and how to take this drug.
Haemophilus Influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae type b disease is also known as Hib disease. As this eMedTV article explains, it is a bacterial illness that can cause a potentially fatal brain infection in children. This page discusses the disease in detail.
