A directory of terms related to antibiotic treatment, useful for discussing the development of antibiotic resistance. (Sources: Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics, Union of Concerned Scientists, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
Populations of commensal bacteria normally present in the intestine, body openings, and on the skin.
Infectious organisms associated with livestock that can cause diseases in humans. They include Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria.