Topical agents including the OTC antimicrobials or combinations have been shown to be effective in prevention of infection in minor wounds, and with increasing MRSA infections it is a concern as ...

A major cause of hospital-acquired infections, the super bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), not only exhibits strong resistance to existing antibiotics but also forms a dense ...

An international study has, for the first time, revealed a strong and direct link between the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and universal disinfection procedures applied to patients in ...

When MRSA infects a diaper rash, it can lead to more serious skin irritation and infection than a typical rash. MRSA can cause a rash, but this appears differently from a normal diaper rash.

As I head into my 25th year of working as a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist, one of the most important working relationships of my career is with the infection prevention department.

Transfer of neonates from one NICU to another may also transfer MRSA. Is your institution using proper infection control procedures?

AbbVie has claimed FDA approval for Emblaveo, a new antibiotic product to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), including those caused by Gram-negative bacteria that represent a ...

EU approves Pfizer antibiotic for superbug infections Pfizer’s Emblaveo has been approved in the EU with a first-in-class indication in multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections.

Mixing alcohol and certain antibiotics can cause severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Learn more about combining antibiotics and alcohol.

Overview: Topical triple antibiotic is applied to your skin to reduce the risk of infection from minor wounds or injuries. Topical triple antibiotic should only be used on your skin after cleaning it.