1 An older antibiotic, but still in use, and effective where you might be allergic to the penicillins. However, it may cause various types of stomach upset, and so is usually kept in reserve.  Clindamycin is the 500lb. gorilla of tooth abscess antibiotics used in dentistry.
A communicable disease is an illness transmitted through contact with microorganisms. People, animals, food, surfaces, and air can all be carriers of the microorganisms that pass infectious illnesses from one host to the next.
Cardiomyopathy is a complex disease where the physical characteristics of the heart muscle and symptoms vary considerably. Each child may experience symptoms differently, and verifying signs can be complicated by the inability of babies and young children to communicate how they feel.