Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Here's How Dangerous This Global Public Health Threat Is

Medicine & Technology May 24, 2024

The World Health Organization considers AMR one of the world's top 10 public health threats. Read to learn more.

Several Antibiotics Seen To Lose Effectiveness in Treating Serious Bacterial Infections Among Children Due to Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals

Nov 06, 2023

Many WHO-recommended antibiotics for treating several bacterial infections among children were found be less than 50% effective in targeting the microbes behind the infection. Read to learn more.

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria That Could Cause Hospital Acquired Infection Found in Hospital Wastewaters, Study Reveals

Sep 15, 2023

Upon examining hospital wastewayer systems, the researchers found antibiotic resistant bacteria reservoirs. It is the first study to examine such wastewater scales and correlate the findings with outbreaks of infection. Read to learn more.

Novel Synthetic Antibiotic Designed To Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance Kills Pathogenic Superbugs

Aug 10, 2023

A new class of synthetic antibiotics was developed as a solution to the threats posed by superbugs. Learn more about it in this article.

Antimicrobial Use Among Livestock Can Threaten Human Immunity, Study Says

Apr 27, 2023

While antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are seen to be possible alternatives for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, it is important to address the effects of AMP-resistant virulencies before using them for patient treatment. Read to learn more.

CDC Issues Health Advisory About the Increase in Antibiotic-Resistant Strain of Shigella Bacteria

Feb 27, 2023

There is a growing number of antimicrobial-resistant Shigella infections, according to CDC. Read the article to know more.

These Enterobacteriaceae, a family of bacteria that causes a wide range of illnesses, is resistant to carbapenems, a class of antibiotics usually usually reserved for known or suspected multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Indolicidin Enhances Antibiotics to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria Based on Latest Findings

Feb 13, 2023

Know the latest breakthrough in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Learn how indolicidin can enhance antibiotics to effectively combat bacteria. Find out more and continue reading to stay ahead in the fight against superbugs!

Scientists Discover Another Mechanism of Antimicrobial Resistance; How Serious Is This Threat?

Dec 01, 2022

Researchers discover another way bacteria behave in order to dodge antibiotic effects. Read to know more about this new mechanism and how it affects antibiotic treatment.

Scientist examines the result of a plaque assay.

New Compound Found in Marine Sponge Can Solve Antimicrobial Resistance Problem

Jul 14, 2022

Researchers at the University of São Paulo discovered a number of bioactive substances in a marine sponge that demonstrated their ability to kill germs that are immune to the antibiotics. Continue reading to know more about the novel bacteria.