Super ear infection resists approved drugs

Canada.com : "A new super bug that causes acute ear infections in children has emerged that is immune to all antibiotics currently approved for children. The strain of highly drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae requires aggressive therapy, either surgery or an antibiotic not approved for children that has caused joint damage in young animals. So far, the bug appears to be occurring in only a very small proportion of children. But there is concern the multi-drug resistant organism could spread and cause other, more serious problems, including pneumonia, blood stream infections or meningitis."

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Prevnar(vaccine)
Drugs and Treatments - Prevnar IM - Patient Handout from WebMD
Information on Prevnar IM - Patient Handout. Find the answers you need about over the counter and prescription medications, vitamins and supplements, ...www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-18055-Prevnar.aspx?drugid=18055&drugname=Prevnar

levofloxacin (antibiotic)
MedlinePlus Drug Information: Levofloxacin Oral
Levofloxacin is used treat infections such as pneumonia; chronic bronchitis; and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, and skin infections. Levofloxacin is in a ...www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a697040.html
levofloxacin (Levaquin) - drug class, medical uses, medication ...
Explains the medication levofloxacin (Levaquin), a drug used to treat infections of the sinuses, skin, lungs, ears, airways, bones, and joints caused by ...www.medicinenet.com/levofloxacin/article.htm

fluoroquinolones (antibiotics)
Fluoroquinolones: Bacteria and Antibacterial Drugs: Merck Manual ...
The fluoroquinolones are divided into 2 groups, based on antimicrobial spectrum and pharmacology: the older group includes ciprofloxacinSome Trade Names ...www.merck.com/mmpe/sec14/ch170/ch170f.html