Tag: broad-spectrum antibiotics

Antibiotics: to give or not to give – Dr Hidayatul Radziah Ismawi

by Hidayah • April 28, 2023 • 0 Comments

Antibiotics are made from antibacterial substances produced by various species of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes) that suppress growth of other microorganisms. One of the most well-known discoveries was by Alexander Fleming in 1928 when he discovered penicillin. Antibiotics are an…

“Which Antibiotics Should I Use?” – Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan

by Dr. Khoo Yoong Khean • November 4, 2015 • 0 Comments

“Which antibiotic should I use?” It’s a question we ask ourselves when we want to initiate antibiotic treatment for our patients. When patients approach us at the clinic or hospital with fever or other symptoms of infection, they hope that…