The Journal of Antibiotics Ōmura Award for Excellence is given annually to an outstanding original research article and review article selected from the previous three volumes of the journal.

Antibiotics are substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their reproduction, and may be synthesized chemically or by naturally-occurring or ...

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic potassium) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain bacterial infections. Augmentin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious.

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatments depend on the type of STI. Bacterial infections, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, are treated with antibiotics and can be cured. Viral infections, such ...