Declining private investment and lack of innovation in the development of new antibiotics are undermining efforts to combat drug-resistant infections, says the World Health Organization (WHO). Two new reports reveal a weak pipeline for antibiotic agents. The 60 products in development (50 antibiotics and 10 biologics) bring little benefit over existing treatments and very few… Continue reading Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections
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‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Stalk U.S. Hospitals
Liz Szabo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detected more than 220 cases last year of a rare breed of “nightmare bacteria” that are virtually untreatable and capable of spreading genes that make them impervious to most antibiotics, according to a report released. Although the CDC has warned of the danger of antibiotic-resistant bacteria… Continue reading ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Stalk U.S. Hospitals
Living in the era of Superbugs: Curse and Remedy
Mohammad Aminul Islam & Muhammad Asaduzzaman Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security and development for which the environment is recognised as an important actor. It is estimated that the annual AMR attributed death toll will reach 10 million by 2050. Poultry is a key driver of AMR in its transmission between… Continue reading Living in the era of Superbugs: Curse and Remedy
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