Covid-19 Vaccines: What You Need To Know
The Covid-19 pandemic has wrecked lives and livelihoods, and last year in 2020, pharmaceutical companies all across the globe have been racing to produce vaccines that can save lives and halt the spread of the virus. The world now has a few leading Covid-19 vaccines...
Antibiotics for MRSA Infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a strain of bacteria responsible for numerous infections. Methicillin belongs to the group of penicillins. S. aureus is responsible for infections of the: Blood (sepsis) Skin (superficial or deep layers, also known as...
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – Emerging Antibiotic Resistance
When Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, it would soon be hailed as a “wonder drug,” because so many bacterial diseases were successfully treated with it. The list includes: Bacterial pneumonia Strep throat Scarlet fever Diphtheria Syphilis Gonorrhea...
Pinworms
Pinworms (Enterobius) are the most common type of intestinal worm in the United States, and one of the most common types in the world. It is usually seen in children 5 through 10 years of age but can be seen in adults as well. Crowded conditions such as schools and...