The pus sample was cultured for microorganisms and antibiotic sensitivity ... dysphagia and potential airway obstruction. Peritonsillar abscess: localised collection of pus near the tonsils, ...

Most cases of peritonsillar abscess can be diagnosed on the basis of a health history and physical exam. However, other tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other conditions or ...

The treatment of hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia has traditionally been with intravenous antibiotics. The administration of intravenous antibiotics for community-acquired ...

Clinical presentation of lactational breast abscess usually includes fever, chills, malaise, and recent or recurrent mastitis. Pain, erythema, and firmness over an area of the breast are typically ...

Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or protozoans to grow despite exposure to antimicrobial substances designed to inhibit their growth. Microbes can ...

MedlinePlus. Diarrhea. Haran JP, Hayward G, Skinner S, et al. Factors influencing the development of antibiotic associated diarrhea in ED patients discharged home: risk of administering IV antibiotics ...

Increased size of one or more lymph nodes. Most are in the neck. Also, includes swollen lymph nodes in the armpit or groin It's larger than the same node on the other side of the body Normal nodes are ...

Nursing Times’ new, open access, learning unit will teach nurses when and how to report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) through the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s ...