or Metronidazole 250 mg orally three times daily for 7 days, or Clindamycin 300 mg orally twice daily for 7 days Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition characterized by a loss of the indigenous ...

Fiber boosts beneficial gut bacteria, which protect against harmful microbes Faecalibacterium produces short-chain fatty acids that prevent infections Dietary changes are more effective than ...

Procalcitonin plus absolute neutrophil performed best in ruling out invasive bacterial infection. Using the AAP-backed markers can reduce unneeded lumbar punctures in low-risk infants. Two AAP ...

This seems to protect against infection by a range of disease-causing Enterobacteriaceae bugs. The researchers suggest that eating more fibre in our diet will support the growth of good bacteria ...

Our results suggest that what we eat is potentially very important in controlling the likelihood of infection with a range of bacteria.

Similar to antibiotics, antiseptics facilitate the eradication of the anaerobic vaginal microbiota associated with bacterial vaginosis which allows for the recolonisation of indigenous lactobacilli.