Antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Doxycycline are effective for infections but carry risks of allergic reactions. Understanding safe dosages for toddlers and the benefits of probiotics post-treatment is essential.
Antibiotics are derived naturally from molds and bacteria or are synthesized in a laboratory and are used to treat bacterial infections. As with other drugs taken during pregnancy, antibiotics may reach the fetus by crossing the placenta and can affect the fetus in several ways.
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Bronchitis is the swelling of the tubes leading to lungs and pneumonia is severe infection of lungs. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are commonly caused by bacteria or viruses and are characterized by a fever, headaches, a cough with thick mucus, difficulty in breathing and pain in the chest.
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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology states that approximately 10 percent of people report having a penicillin allergy -- but greater than 90 percent might not be truly allergic. A true penicillin allergy is caused by antibodies that the immune system has formed against the antibiotic.
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Antibiotics are chemicals that have the ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria, and are either produced naturally by other microorganisms or synthetically in a laboratory.
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Gum infection, or periodontitis, is an infection of the soft tissues and bones that support the teeth and can lead to tooth loss, increased risk of heart attack or stroke and other serious health problems. Poor oral hygiene is the most important cause for the disease.
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