Intra-amniotic infection (IAI), or chorioamnionitis, complicates up to 10% of all pregnancies and up to 2% of labors at term. There is a significant risk of complications for the mother and the ...

including Zinnat (cefuroxime axetil), Zinacef (cefuroxime) and Fortum (ceftazidime). The big challenge is making sure these drugs are used in the best way, to conserve their efficacy as new ...

Penicillin resistance has dramatically decreased among nonmeningeal isolates due to the changes in resistance breakpoints, although resistance to other β-lactams such as cefuroxime has increased.

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can occur when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up the urethra and affect one or both kidneys. Sometimes, the bacteria that cause kidney, or renal ...

Medicare should cover blood tests doctors use to diagnose Lyme disease when a doctor or professional enrolled with Medicare considers them medically necessary. Typically, Medicare Part B should ...