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Educational articles for patients and companions.
What is an antibiogram, and why shouldn't you choose a medicine from it yourself?
An antibiogram result has the word sensitive, intermediate or resistant next to each drug. This article explains how the laboratory produces that result, why a bigger zone does not mean a better drug, and why choosing the medicine from the sheet is the doctor's job.
ReadHospital infections: what can a patient's companion do?
Hospital-acquired infections are caused by germs a patient picks up during treatment. This article explains how companions and visitors can help keep the patient safe with simple steps such as washing hands, asking questions and watching for signs, without blaming anyone.
ReadWhat should we do with leftover antibiotics?
A pack of medicine is left over from the last course and now you have a new symptom. This article explains why keeping or taking that medicine is not the right way, what to do with a new symptom, and how to dispose of leftovers.
ReadPreventing the spread of infection at home
When someone in the family has an infection, the others ask whether there is a risk. This article gives a few simple steps from reliable sources to reduce spread, and explains why not all infections spread in the same way.
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