What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?
Bacterial and viral infections must be treated differently. Misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections leads to the problem of antibiotic resistance.
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Antibiotics
Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Learn more about how antibiotics work, how to take them and antibiotic resistance.
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Bacterial infections
Bacterial infections can affect many parts of your body. Find out about bacterial infections, how they are treated and how to stop them spreading.
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Doxycycline
Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine. Read what doxycycline is used for, how it works, its risks and other treatment options available.
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Acne treatments
There are many effective treatments available for acne, including creams for your skin and oral medicines. Learn about the different options.
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Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacterium that can live in the stomach lining causing inflammation and sometimes ulcers (sores) and stomach cancer.
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Staph skin infection
Learn more about staph skin infections including cellulitis and impetigo. Find out how to prevent them, how they’re treated, and when to get help.
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Impetigo
Impetigo, or school sores, is a highly contagious skin infection that causes sores and blisters. It's very common and mainly affects children.
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Staph infections
Are you at risk of a staph infection? Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of different kinds of staph infection, and how to prevent and treat it.
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Invasive staph infections
Invasive staphylococcus (staph) infections are less common than staph skin infections but usually more severe. Learn about the different types here.
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