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Health Conditions
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Bacterial Infection
What is on the horizon?
New drugs for the treatment of bacterial infections are continuously being studied. One of the most common problems with treating patients outside of a hospital setting is making sure they finish all of their prescribed medications. Many patients begin to feel better after a few days of drug therapy and thus, quit taking their medication. However, to be fully cured most antibiotics require use for seven or more days. When patients do not finish a full course they often end-up getting the same infection again. Drug companies have been trying to create drugs that do not require use for the normal seven or more days. One drug EDP-420 is currently being tested for use in lung infections. This drug should only have to be taken for three days. Drugs such as this will help decrease the reinfection problem that we currently see.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What is on the horizon?
