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  1. What's the difference between Bacteria and Viruses? - Drugs.com

    Apr 3, 2025 · Bacteria are enclosed by a rigid cell wall, which can vary widely in its composition, helping to distinguish between different species of bacteria. When exposed to a dye called a gram stain, …

  2. Metronidazole: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com

    Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to fight bacteria in your body. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.

  3. Syphilis Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

    Sep 27, 2024 · Syphilis - an easy to understand guide covering causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention plus additional in depth medical information.

  4. Antibiotics 101: List of Common Names, Types & Their Uses

    Dec 6, 2025 · What are some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics? View our list of the top generic and brand drugs and learn about the types of antibiotics.

  5. Antibiotic Resistance: The Top 10 List - Drugs.com

    Jan 9, 2025 · Antibiotic resistance is recognized by the CDC as a top global public health threat and requires action by the public and healthcare providers.

  6. Doxycycline: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com

    Sep 26, 2025 · Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections such as acne, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, and others.

  7. What are the best antibiotics for boils? - Drugs.com

    Nov 6, 2024 · The choice of antibiotic will also be based on which bacteria is most likely to be causing the infection. Antibiotics prescribed for a boil typically target Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, since …

  8. Bactrim & Bactrim DS: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com

    May 22, 2024 · Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary tract and other infections. Includes Bactrim side effects, interactions and indications.

  9. What are the strongest antibiotics available? - Drugs.com

    Jan 14, 2026 · Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections. Some antibiotics are much stronger than others, especially when treating severe or drug-resistant infections. “Strongest” …

  10. Why Don’t Antibiotics Kill Viruses? - Drugs.com

    Jun 2, 2025 · Why don’t antibiotics kill viruses, can you treat a cold with an antibiotic, and how can overuse of an antibiotic lead to “antibiotic resistance”?