First-line antibiotics for uncomplicated UTI remain more effective than fluoroquinolones and beta-lactams in a retrospective ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is the most common culprit and accounts for about 80-90% of all UTIs. Over time, this particular bacteria and others have developed antibiotic resistance to amoxicillin ...

A third-generation cephalosporin should be discouraged for first-time, uncomplicated UTIs. To limit future antibiotic resistance, the authors remind us to switch from empirically prescribed broad ...

Better alternatives exist for common conditions, including UTIs and lung infections. Mrs Smith said: ‘Make sure you actually need an antibiotic before taking one. ‘Antibiotics in the United ...

A New England man has revealed how a common antibiotic left him disabled ... At age 22, he was told by doctors he had a urinary tract infection, an infection of the bladder or tubes that carry ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem, especially for women. Around half of all women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and many suffer from recurring infections.

A WOMAN who was fit, healthy and active, working out seven days a week, is now wheelchair-bound and having palliative care in a hospice - needing 24 hour help just to survive. For Talia Smith, 44 ...

A MAN was plunged into a psychotic episode after antibiotics for a common infection triggered ... started when he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) after experiencing a burning ...

Experts suggest that a rise in urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be linked to what's in your fridge, with undercooked and ...