Hospitals across the world have recorded an alarming rise in common infections that are resistant to antibiotics, with doctors saying the number of deaths driven by drug resistance will increase sharply in the years ahead. One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections were resistant to antibiotic treatments in 2023, with more than 40% of antibiotics losing potency against common blood, gut, …
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CDC warns of surge in dangerous, highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria – The Washington Post
CDC warns of surge in dangerous, highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria The Washington Post CDC report says ‘nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in U.S. PBS US lab data show sharp increase in superbug incidence CIDRAP ‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are on the rise in US; What is it and how to stay safe (early signs of infecti Times of India ‘Nightmare’ drug-resistant bacteria cases are rising in …
Read More »Antibiotic-resistant infection left me with hip of a 70-year-old
Aileen Moynagh BBC News NI health reporter Pharmacy student Amy Symington was a fit and healthy hockey player until she became ill in February 2024 A 21-year-old student who had to learn to walk again after being struck down by an antibiotic-resistant “superbug” has said she has been left with the hip of a 70-year-old. Amy Symington developed MRSA in …
Read More »In first, Israeli researchers develop mRNA jab against antibiotic-resistant bacterium – The Times of Israel
In first, Israeli researchers develop mRNA jab against antibiotic-resistant bacterium The Times of Israel Breakthrough mRNA vaccine shows 100% effectiveness against deadly bacteria The Brighter Side of News COVID-19 vaccine technology adapted to develop first mRNA defense against antibiotic-resistant bacteria Medical Xpress Source link
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