The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

William Hewes, 22, died after delays in giving antibiotics at London hospital where his mother worked, inquest heard

The FDA has approved a new antibiotic, Gepotidacin (Blujepa), for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women and girls aged 12 and older.

In the 20th century, when a routine infection was treated with a standard antibiotic, recovery was expected. But over time, the microbes responsible for these infections have evolved to evade the very drugs designed to eliminate them.

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience highlighted a reliance on manufacturers in countries such as China for ingredients in certain antibiotics.

Analysis found the antibiotic supply rate from pharmacies in England was 72.7%, compared to 29.9% in Wales.

Boston researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of common antibiotics

A survey of 500 pharmacies by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) revealed that at least once a day supply problems mean pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription.

In a new breakthrough against fighting infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant infections, scientists have discovered a hidden part of the immune system which was previously not known, and which could become a new source of natural antibiotics. The findings were published in Nature journal.

Experts say the findings have the potential to transform the treatment of infectious diseases

Researchers in Israel discovered a part of the body known to recycle proteins can also generate bacteria-killing chemicals.

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