Taking azithromycin for as little as one day triggers antibiotic resistance in the respiratory tract, according to a first-of ...

Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic. Combining azithromycin with alcohol may not be advisable when the body is fighting an infection. It could also make side effects worse. Azithromycin kills ...

Twice-yearly mass distribution of azithromycin to children is a promising intervention to reduce childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization recommended restricting ...

Mass distribution of azithromycin to preschool children twice yearly for 2 years has been shown to reduce childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa but at the cost of amplifying macrolide resistance.

Azithromycin is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat bacterial infections. Azithromycin is also available as the brand-name drug Zithromax. This article gives details on azithromycin and ...

Azithromycin can cause serious cardiac side effects if it is taken by people who have pre-existing cardiovascular conditions and can lead to sudden heart failure and death. Azithromycin, ...