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Why do Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria show different antibiotic susceptibility patterns?
The terms Gram positive and Gram negative are commonly used to describe bacteria. The main difference between the two is the structure of their cell wall which changes their susceptibility to different antibiotics. The separation also loosely fits the location of these organisms in the body – Gram negative organisms predominate in the bowel (eg. […]
Managing Paediatric Sepsis
Managing paediatric sepsis is difficult. Children require different drugs and doses and the typical pathogens vary across age groups. The team at the BMJ have put together a review of the management and treatment options for children, including neonates. Antibiotics are the only treatment of proven value in paediatric sepsis. Progression to organ failure and shock can be rapid […]
AIMED - Let's talk about antibiotics 