The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Parents describe 'nightmare' of trying to get hold of antibiotics for sick children amid Strep A outbreak

Families are being turned away from pharmacies or given tablets to break up for children instead, but the government insists there is 'no shortage'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022

Strep A home testing kits sell out as spate of deaths leads to parents panic buying

With the rise of infections and deaths from strep A rising over the past weeks, parents have turned to home tests that involve a long cotton swab that is lightly passed over the back of a throat

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Study Finds Specific Bacteria In Bladder That Makes Women More Prone To Recurrent UTIs

Researchers have discovered particular bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that estrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 13, 2022

Strep A: Pharmacies still facing ‘serious issues’ with antibiotic supply

Industry boss warns pharmacies making huge losses as wholesale prices of antibiotics surge

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022

Antibiotics in short supply across Australia as GPs call for fix to ‘increasing problem’

TGA allows pharmacists to provide alternative drugs without doctor approval to help patients through shortage

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022

WHO warns of surging antibiotic resistance from bacterial infections

A new World Health Organization survey of over 80 countries finds heightened resistance to antibiotics from common and life-threatening infections.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Mum's Strep A advice for parents after whole family take antibiotics for deadly infection

A Birmingham mum, whose two children were diagnosed with Strep A after being rushed to hospital, is trying to raise awareness to others concerned about the infection

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

NHS bosses order extra supplies of antibiotics in fight against Strep A

Parents demanded action in fight against rise in Strep A cases after shortages in some places of antibiotics including the liquid version of penicillin - often given to children

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

Strep A: Wholesalers told to supply more antibiotics amid soaring demand

High rates of Strep A infection and scarlet fever have led to a surge in demand for penicillin and other antibiotics, with shortages reported by many pharmacies across the country

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022

Strep A home-test kits sell out after spate of UK deaths sparks panic buying

Pharmacists also report difficulties finding supplies of antibiotics to treat the infection

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022