Common antibiotic may be the answer to many multidrug-resistant bacterial infections
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 14:00
in Health & Medicine
The common antibiotic azithromycin kills many multidrug-resistant bacteria very effectively — when tested under conditions that closely resemble the human body and its natural antimicrobial factors. The researchers believe the finding could prompt an immediate review of the current standard of care for patients with certain so-called “superbug” infections.