Antibiotic stewardship is a critical aspect of our healthcare system, aimed at ensuring the effective and responsible use of antibiotics. With the rise of antibiotic resistance posing a significant threat to public health, it is imperative that we all work together...
More and more multidrug-resistant bacteria are circulating in Gaza and Ukraine. These so-called superbugs do not respond to antibiotics. As a result, injuries to war victims are becoming increasingly difficult to treat, sometimes resulting in amputations or death....
Antibiotics cannot cure COVID. They don’t help a bit. And yet, new data shows that, during the pandemic, COVID patients were given antibiotics – a lot of antibiotics. That’s bad because the overuse of antibiotics can breed superbugs that are resistant to medications....
Jessica is 27 and works in the hospitality industry and after-school care at a primary school. Since September 2022, Jessica has been suffering from an ongoing wound infection after she received an artificial kneecap (meniscus implant). Jessica had been in a lot of...
The European Centre for Disease Prevention ECDC warns that antibiotics no longer work well against some forms of the STD gonorrhea. This is because the bacteria that causes the disease becomes resistant. The ECDC calls this a “worrying development”. If...
More countries must recognize how gender affects exposure to pathogens, finds a review by the World Health Organization Women might be more likely to develop drug-resistant infections than men — an under-recognized aspect of the growing threat of antimicrobial...
Growing resistance to these drugs increases the risks to patients Sepsis, the body’s extreme and often deadly response to an infection, is a leading cause of death in hospitals, killing nearly 270,000 adults in the U.S. each year, and antibiotics play an essential...
Introduction In the battle against antibiotic resistance, soil plays a pivotal role as a hidden battleground. Beneath our feet lies a complex ecosystem teeming with microorganisms, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which are a crucial indicator of the worldwide...
Pieter is 54 years old and a philanthropy advisor. Thirteen years ago, Pieter became infected with multi-resistant bacteria after undergoing surgery in a foreign hospital. Those bacteria caused wound infections with permanent damage to his right knee. In August 2010,...
Introduction: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common medical issue affecting millions of people worldwide. While antibiotics have long been the primary treatment, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years. Many patients face recurring UTIs that are...
