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Do Middle Ear Infections Always Require Antibiotics?

Middle ear infections, or otitis media, are common. While antibiotics are often prescribed for these...

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Rising Antibiotic Resistance in UTIs: What You Need to Know

Antibiotics have been crucial in combating bacterial infections since their discovery by Sir Alexander Fleming....

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Cellulitis: What You Need to Know

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection characterized by swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness in the...

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Thrush Treatment Options: Medications & Tips

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans, the same type of yeast that...

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Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, the ureters leading from the kidneys to the...

Urine test for urinary tract infections

Antibiotics for External Ear Infections (Otitis Externa)

Ear infections can be incredibly uncomfortable and disruptive, affecting your daily activities and overall well-being....

Closeup of a woman's ear with an external ear infection

Antibiotics for Sinusitis: Should You Treat Sinusitis with Antibiotics?

You might think that antibiotics are what you need to treat sinusitis, the inflammation of...

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