Study finds emergence of azithromycin-resistant gonorrhea
Resistance to azithromycin and to a lesser degree cephalosporin antibiotics was observed in patients with gonorrhea, according to an analysis of 2014 data from a national surveillance system,
“It is unclear whether these increases mark the beginning of trends, but emergence of cephalosporin and... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - July 16, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
This STD could get a lot harder to treat
For patients with gonorrhea, a two-drug antibiotic punch is the usual recommended treatment, but new research found the sexually transmitted infection is less vulnerable to one of these drugs: azithromycin. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This month ’s toughest USMLE Step 2 question to master
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Source: AMA Wire - June 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
This month’s toughest USMLE Step 2 question to master
Getting ready for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 is no easy feat, but we’re sharing expert insights to help give you a leg up. Take a look at the exclusive scoop on this month’s most-missed USMLE Step 2 test prep question. Think you have what it takes to rise above your peers? Test your USMLE knowledge, and view an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical.
Once you’ve got this question under your belt, be sure to test your knowledge with other posts in this series.
Ready. Set. Go.
This month’s question that stumped most students:
A 70-year-old woman pre...
Source: AMA Wire - June 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Zmax (Azithromycin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 7, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Zithromax Injection (Azithromycin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 7, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Azithromycin fails to ameliorate treatment-resistant cough
Azithromycin does not appear to be an effective agent for those with treatment-resistant cough, but may be useful in treating those with comorbid asthma, according to the results of a study published... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 11, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Long-Term Antibiotic Use For Some With COPD
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and my doctor is recommending an antibiotic drug long term. Why is this needed? ANSWER: For certain people with COPD, long-term use of an antibiotic drug — specifically azithromycin (Zithromax) — is a fairly new option to reduce exacerbations. Exacerbations are episodes when symptoms of COPD [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 9, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Azithromycin versus amoxicillin preoperative prophylaxis?
For those of you who use an antibiotic prophylaxis prior to implant installation, what is your opinion of using amoxicillin versus azithromycin. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - April 25, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Dental Implants Q&A Implant News Source Type: news
Warning issued over alarming rise in 'super-gonorrhoea' cases
"Doctors have expressed 'huge concern' that super-gonorrhoea has spread widely across England," BBC News reports.
Public Health England issued the warning about the rise of a strain of gonorrhoea that has developed resistance to a widely used antibiotic.
What is gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as "the clap".
The bacteria are mainly found in discharge from the penis and vaginal fluid.
It is easily passed between people through:
unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex
sharing vi...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice Lifestyle/exercise Medication QA articles Source Type: news
azithromycin, Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zmax
Title: azithromycin, Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zithromax Z-Pak, ZmaxCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/29/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - March 29, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Azithromycin to Prevent Severe LRTI in Children?Azithromycin to Prevent Severe LRTI in Children?
A randomized controlled trial suggests a benefit, but does this approach carry broader harms? Dr William Basco comments. Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Viewpoint Source Type: news
Additional Antibiotic May Cut Risk of Post C-Section Infection (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Azithromycin reduced endometritis, wound infection following C-section (Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage)
Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage - February 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
62,500 bottles of Wockhardt's antibiotic tablets recalled in US
In another instance of recall of drugs made in India, 62,555 bottles of Azithromycin tablets manufactured by Wockhardt are being recalled by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc in the US market. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - January 14, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Azithromycin Shortens 'Preschool Wheeze' Episodes: StudyAzithromycin Shortens 'Preschool Wheeze' Episodes: Study
Azithromycin significantly shortens the duration of asthma-like episodes in young children, according to a new randomized controlled trial. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - January 11, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news