In common usage, an antibiotic is a substance or compound that killsbacteria or inhibits their growth. Antibacterial is an alternative name. Antibiotics belong to the broader group of antimicrobial compounds, used to treat infections caused by microorganisms, including fungi and protozoa.
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Nigeria: Pharmaceutical Company Phases Out Ciprotab
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Clandestine Drug Sales Hamper China’s Battle With Superbugs
Oct 06, 2011 - Business Week
First drug-resistant gonorrhea strain emerges
Jul 11, 2011 - France24
China orders recall of Glaxo drug
Jun 18, 2011 - France24
J&J Wins Trial Over Injury Claims Made Against Antibiotic
Jun 18, 2011 - Business Week
Hong Kong orders recall of Glaxo children's drug
Jun 10, 2011 - France24
Groups sue US over antibiotics in farm feed
May 26, 2011 - France24
Texas warns of fake antibiotics aimed at Hispanics
May 14, 2011 - France24
Namibia: Drug Resistance Have High Cost Implications
Apr 16, 2011 - AllAfrica News
WHO calls for urgent action on antibiotic misuse
Apr 07, 2011 - France24
Biotech Stocks: Optimer climbs as drug stocks edge higher
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Biocon boost from Optimer's patent
Mar 18, 2011 - The Times of India
Drug cuts relapse rate of C. diff infection
Feb 03, 2011 - France24
Venus gets patent for antibiotic drug from Russia, Ukraine
Dec 27, 2010 - Business Standard
China Cuts Retail Prices of Bristol-Myers, Roche Drugs
Nov 30, 2010 - Business Week
Child ear infections not helped much by antibiotics: study
Nov 17, 2010 - France24
Brazil worried as more superbug infections emerge
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Worst than AIDS STD Now Spreading; Most Effective Drug Ineffective [Videos]
By IBTimes AU
A new strain of the sexually transmitted disease Gonorrhoea called H041 has emerged in Japan, United States, Hawaii and Norway defeating the most successful antibiotic currently used to treat the disease. Medical experts warn the world of a more dangerous STD compared to AIDS. (May 10)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, JAPAN, MANAGEMENT, AIDS, INFECTION, CONGRESS
Gonorrhoea Sex Superbug 'Worse than Aids'
By IBTimes UK
Antibiotic-resistant form of gonorrhoea has potential to be as deadly as Aids virus. (May 06)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, JAPAN, AIDS, INFECTION
Tea Tree Oil Not Causing Anti-Biotic Resistance in Humans: study
By IBTimes AU
Tea tree oil does not cause anti-biotic resistance in humans, according to an “international” study led by researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA). (Mar 12)
Antibiotic resistance a "catastrophic threat" - medical chief
By Reuters UK
Antibiotic resistance poses a catastrophic threat to medicine and could mean patients having minor surgery risk dying from infections that can no longer be treated, Britain's top health official said on Monday. (Mar 11)
MORE TOPICS: INDIA, AIDS, INFECTION, INVESTMENT
The Agony of Hugo Chavez: Details of His Final days Emerge
By Reuters
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez slid into a coma the day before he died of respiratory failure after cancer spread into his lungs, sources say. (Mar 10)
Gonorrhoea Threat Serious as STI Drug Resistant Strains Spread
By IBTimes UK
Gonorrhoea cases in Britain rise by 25 percent in 2011 with more untreatable cases reported by doctors. (Feb 27)
MORE TOPICS: INFECTION
Aberdeen Scientists Trawl Arctic Seabed for Antibiotics as World Faces ‘Apocalypse’
By IBTimes UK
Hunt for life-saving antibiotics has plumbed new depths. (Feb 16)
MORE TOPICS: CLIMATE CHANGE, INVESTMENT
Cystic Fibrosis Hope: Scientists Target Switch in Fatal Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug
By IBTimes UK
Scientists find new way to target superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium. (Jan 30)
MORE TOPICS: INFECTION
Antibiotic Apocalypse Looming, Warns Health Chief Sally Davies
By IBTimes UK
Antibiotics resistance bigger threat than global warming and time may come when simple infection could kill again. (Jan 25)
MORE TOPICS: GLOBAL WARMING, CLIMATE CHANGE, INFECTION
Six Amazing Foods for Cleansing your Colon Naturally
By Natural News
Six Amazing Foods for Cleansing your Colon NaturallyGastrointestinal problems are prolific in today's society, and this is largely due to the fact that the modern food supply is greatly lacking in the nutrients required for healthy digestion (no... (Jan 16)
