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  • Kidney infection - Treatment

    Most people with a kidney infection can be treated at home by taking a course of antibiotics, and possibly painkillers as well.

  • Endocarditis - Treatment

    Most cases of endocarditis can be treated with a course of antibiotics, though you may have to be admitted to hospital.

  • Brain abscess - Treatment

    Read about treating a brain abscess, which usually involves a combination of antibiotics or antifungals and surgery.

  • Medicines for babies and children

    Read about which medicines to use when your baby or toddler is unwell and how to use them safely, including antibiotics, ibuprofen and paracetamol.

  • Breastfeeding and medicines

    Find out which medicines you can and cannot take while breastfeeding your baby. Includes advice on taking paracetamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics and hay fever medicines when you're breastfeeding.

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

    Find out about urinary tract infections (UTIs), including what the symptoms are, when to get medical advice, how they’re treated and what a chronic UTI is.

  • Tuberculosis (TB)

    NHS information about tuberculosis (TB), including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.

  • Staph infection

    Read about some of the main types of Staphylococcal infections, including how they're spread and how they're treated.

  • Perforated eardrum

    NHS information about perforated eardrum, including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.

  • Osteomyelitis

    Find out about osteomyelitis, including who's most at risk of getting it, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, and how it's treated.