Tag Archives: Infection

Fish Antibiotic Update 2016

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

As of 2016 most preppers are well aware of OTC “fish antibiotics” intended for aquarium use. If the concept is new to you, please search this site for earlier articles, including yearly updates.

In reviewing several fish antibiotic web sites, I see certain retailers continue to offer ketoconazole, which is not an antibiotic, but rather an antifungal. Ketoconazole is sold right along with common antibiotics such as penicillin, likely leading the uninformed reader to wrongly conclude that they are equally safe and effective for bacterial illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat, which ketoconazole is not. Continue reading →

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Antibiotics – 5 Reasons to Avoid Them – Yeast Infection, MRSA, Resistance, Diarrhea, and Allergy

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

[Original publication date 2-24-11. Content and links checked and updated 5-21-16.]   Have a cold? Take an antibiotic?   Ear pain? Take an antibiotic.   Acne? Take an antibiotic. That’s what people think anyway.

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Doc Cindy on SurvivalBlog

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Dr. Koelker is honored to serve as Medical Editor for SurvivalBlog To read her articles, click on any title below Essential Medical Skills to Acquire – Part 1: Introduction, by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD   Essential Medical Skills to Acquire: Suturing, … Continue reading →

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Table of Contents – Armageddon Medicine

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

 Table of Contents                Foreword           Introduction           Preface – the Four Phases of Medical Armageddon         SECTION ONE – THE BASICS   … Continue reading →

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Essential Medical Skills to Acquire: Introduction

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following article was originally published in SurvivalBlog.com.  Click HERE to read this and other articles on SurvivalBlog by Doc Cindy. * * * If society collapses and you’re on your own, what medical skills seem the most essential? The … Continue reading →

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Human Use of Livestock Antibiotics

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Today I wandered down to Ohio Amish country to check out the local feed store.  They had quite a variety of antibiotics, a few of which you might consider procuring.  The primary reason to use these would be to save … Continue reading →

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Are you prepared to prevent 99% of infections?

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Image via Wikipedia Infections in human beings are caused by a frightening array of microorganisms. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast, worms, amoeba, parasites, and prions invade the human body, spreading fear and misery throughout the world.   In a very real sense, … Continue reading →

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Abscessed Teeth – Where will they lead?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Earlier today I was thinking about my patients who refuse to visit a dentist, for whatever reason.  Now and then they see or call me about a toothache, requesting an antibiotic until they can get to a dentist.  Amoxicillin usually … Continue reading →

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Expired Medications – Are They Safe? Are They Effective? – Part 2

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

  The following post, originally published at SurvivalBlog.com, includes a few minor corrections and additions regarding bioavailability of  generic medications.  * * *  Expired medications – are they safe?  Are they effective? In Part I of this series, I explained the definition of … Continue reading →

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