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(Group D strep) Staph epidermidis (coagulase negative) Staph aureus (Methicillin sensitive) Community acquired (Methicillin resistant) Hospital acquired (Methicillin resistant) Location Brain, oral, respiratory tract, heart, skin Intraabdominal, urinary tract Skin, prosthetics Brain Pelvic inflammatory disease/STI Oral, respiratory tract ...
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Mar 25, 2024 · Group A Streptococcus (GAS), or Streptococcus pyogenes, is the leading bacterial cause of tonsillopharyngitis in adults and children worldwide. GAS is one of the few causes of tonsillopharyngitis or pharyngitis for which antibiotic treatment is recommended. The treatment and prevention of group A streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis is reviewed here.
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May 22, 2023 · Indications. Doxycycline hyclate is a water-soluble tetracycline antibiotic that kills and prevents the growth of a wide range of gram-positive and -negative bacteria. It plays a role in managing and treating acne, malaria (for prophylaxis and treatment), skin infections, sexually transmitted infections (i.e., chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea ...
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- 2023/05/22
- How it works. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that may be used to treat a wide range of infections caused by susceptible gram-negative, gram-positive, anaerobic, and other bacteria.
- Upsides. Active against a wide range of bacteria including some gram-negative and positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites (such as Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species).
- Downsides. If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include
- Bottom Line. Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their pregnancy.
Aug 23, 2022 · GCS and GGS of animal origin are occasionally associated with human infection; these bacteria belong to distinct species. (See 'Microbiology' below.) Streptococci in the S. anginosus or S. milleri group may also react with C or G typing sera, but these organisms are distinguished by the fact that they form small (<0.5 mm) colonies on sheep ...
Dec 15, 2023 · Oral options include penicillin V potassium, amoxicillin, cephalexin, and cefadroxil. Parenteral options include cefazolin, nafcillin, and flucloxacillin. (See 'Treatment of erysipelas' above.) Duration of antibiotic therapy – We suggest five to six days of therapy rather than longer durations ( Grade 2C ).
