Multi-drug resistance gene detected in one of Earth’s few ‘unspoiled’ regions
Researchers from Newcastle University have reported the presence of antibiotic-resistant genes in one of the most remote, ‘unspoiled’ regions on Earth.
Browsing: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antibiotic development: UK announces new incentives for pharma companies
The UK government has published a 20-year vision and a 5-year national action plan for how the UK will contribute to controlling and containing antimicrobial resistance by 2040.
Nearly a quarter of antibiotic prescriptions deemed inappropriate for outpatients in the US
A study published in the BMJ, involving more than 19 million patients, has concluded that 23.9% of antibiotic prescriptions given to outpatients in the US are inappropriate.
Resistant or resilient? Defining antibiotic responses could help to preserve them
More focus should be put on determining if pathogens are resistant or resilient to antibiotics, according to a new study. This distinction could allow for improved, personalized treatment and help to preserve current antibiotics.
A peek behind the paper – Hessel van der Weide on antibiotic-nanomedicines
Take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Microbiology paper as we ask the authors about the challenges in treating respiratory tract infections and how nanomedicines could help.
Whole-genome sequencing of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi reveals new antimicrobial resistant isolates
Scientists exploring the genome of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi have unveiled the alarming presence of antimicrobial resistance genes from isolates of the recent outbreak in Bangladesh; new geographical origins and spread of resistance is implicated.
Could an insect-derived compound be a new class of antibiotics against Gram-negatives?
Researchers from the University of Zurich have discovered that thanatin, a compound produced naturally by the spined soldier bug, could target Gram-negative bacteria by preventing formation of the bacteria’s outer membrane – an unprecedented mechanism.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week on Infectious Diseases Hub
Take a look at our page for World Antibiotic Awareness Week, including some of our top content from the year, exclusive opinion pieces and a compilation of our #TalkAMR videos!
Test your knowledge with #TalkAMR
In line with World Antibiotic Awareness Week we focus on some key statistics and to test the understanding of antibiotic-resistant infections #TalkAMR!
Antibiotic stewardship and sepsis awareness – two competing campaigns?
Antimicrobial resistance and sepsis are inherently interconnected issues, but are campaigns for antibiotic stewardship competing against sepsis awareness campaigns with regards to their messages on antibiotic use?
