Topic
bacterial-infections
How bacterial infections are diagnosed and treated, and what to know about the antibiotics prescribed for them.
UTI Symptoms in Women: What to Look Out For, and When to See a Doctor
A urinary tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections women experience, with a fairly recognisable set of symptoms. Here's what to look for, and when it needs urgent attention.
2 min readantibiotic resistanceAntibiotic Resistance Explained
A plain-English explanation of antibiotic resistance, why finishing your full course matters, and why sharing antibiotics is never a good idea.
3 min readutisUTIs and Antibiotics: What to Expect
A general overview of urinary tract infections in Australia, when a doctor might prescribe an antibiotic like Bactrim DS, and what to expect.
3 min readbactrim dsBactrim DS Explained
What Bactrim DS treats and how its two active ingredients, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, work together against bacterial infections.
3 min readamoxicillinAmoxicillin Dosage Strengths Explained
An overview of why amoxicillin comes in 250mg, 500mg, 650mg and 1000mg strengths, and how your doctor decides which one suits your infection.
3 min readantibioticsAmoxicillin: What It Treats and How It Works
A plain-English guide to amoxicillin, the penicillin-class antibiotic used across Australia for ear, chest, urinary and skin infections, and how it works.
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