Researchers are exploring the use of microneedle technology to deliver treatment for staph skin infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing problem worldwide. It is so serious, the World Health Organization named AMR as one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity (1). Antimicrobials are the class of drugs used to fight […]

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A recent study investigated where antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains are found and how they are spread. Escherichia coli is a common bacterium found naturally in our gut. They can cause diarrhea, food poisoning, urinary tract infections, and infections from gut surgery. Worst case scenario, E.coli can cause infections in the bloodstream with the possibility of […]

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Exposure to cigarette smoke can further drug resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains, researchers find. Tobacco smoking represents the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Smoking is a known risk factor for several health conditions, including lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Smoking also increases susceptibility to infectious disease. Previous research […]

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Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat of present times. A recent study published in Nature Communications discussed the impact of sewage contamination in the development of antibiotic resistance. Developments of resistant pathogens pose a great challenge in the field of medicine. Bacteria can evolve into resistant forms to overcome antibiotics and favour its survival. Sewage […]

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A new European study outlines the prevalence, years lost to ill-health, and mortality caused by five kinds of infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a global health concern. However, it can be difficult to assess its size and impact on human health. A recent study from the European Centre for Disease Prevention […]

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