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Antibiotics to prevent STIs – for or against?

There is ongoing scientific debate regarding how best to prevent, manage and reduce rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A possible future option is STI prophylaxis – taking medications either prior to (pre-), or shortly after (post-), exposure to an STI in order to prevent infection. However, this raises concerns regarding the development of antibiotic… Read More: Antibiotics to prevent STIs – for or against? »

GM Mosquitoes, Citrus and Antibiotics: Recipe for Disaster?

Citrus fruits are not native to the U.S., but they are now an integral part of Florida’s agricultural growth and state identity. Citrus trees came with Europeans in the 1500s and quickly began growing in Florida. In return for serving during the Seminole War several hundred years later, John Eaton was given land under the… Read More: GM Mosquitoes, Citrus and Antibiotics: Recipe for Disaster? »

Why are antibiotics used to treat diverticulitis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises adults to get minutes of moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity such as running, biking, or swimming per week. Everything You Need to Know Diverticulitis often affects the sigmoid colon. Septra DS. If not, please state why. I… Read More: Why are antibiotics used to treat diverticulitis »