GLOBAL THREAT: A disease that was already forgotten is quickly becoming untreatable
Typhus, an ancient disease impacting humanity for millennia, is evolving into a form increasingly resistant to treatments and spreading rapidly worldwide.
Many are currently suffering from a disease with a lingering misconception about treatment: 'It’s easier to prescribe unnecessary medication'
Many patients are demanding antibiotics for viral infections, despite the fact that antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, leading to excessive prescriptions and increased antibiotic resistance.
A new method allows for faster detection of tuberculosis
A doctoral thesis from the University of Tartu demonstrates a reliable and cost-effective method for diagnosing tuberculosis and identifying antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic-resistant Deaths Reach 20,000 a Year... Government Expands 'Prescription Management' to General Hospitals
The South Korean government plans to expand its antibiotic prescription management initiative, currently in a pilot phase at select hospitals, to all general hospitals by 2027 to combat antibiotic misuse and resistance.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Becoming More Common in South Karelia - 'A Really Concerning Issue,' Says Chief Physician
The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise in South Karelia, causing concern among health officials due to their increasing frequency found in routine tests.
Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics
A 5,000-year-old bacterium found in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave exhibits resistance to multiple modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic efficacy and resistance evolution.
Ancient bacteria from a Romanian ice cave defy modern antibiotics
Scientists found an ancient, antibiotic-resistant bacterium in a Romanian ice cave that poses potential risks as climate change may lead to similar bacteria melting from other glaciers.
Scientists Could Not Believe What They Found – This Could Essentially Change the Future of Medicine
A recent discovery by Romanian scientists reveals an ancient bacterium with over 100 resistance genes, potentially reshaping our understanding of antibiotic resistance and treatment.
Believe superbugs can spread from Svalbard
A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research warns that human activity is altering the fragile Arctic ecosystem, potentially allowing antibiotic-resistant superbugs to spread globally.
Bacteria trapped in ice for 5,000 years was already resistant to modern antibiotics, study reveals
A recent study found that a bacteria isolated from a glacier in Romania, dating back over 5,000 years, exhibited resistance to modern antibiotics, suggesting that antibiotic resistance is an ancient trait rather than a result of widespread antibiotic use.
Fear of Superbugs from Svalbard
Researchers have discovered a significant amount of antibiotic-resistant genes on the seabed near Svalbard, raising concerns about public health and the environment.
The Rebirth of Traditional Medicine in Antimicrobial Nanotechnology
The article discusses the social behavior of bacteria and their formation into biofilms, emphasizing the implications for antibiotic resistance and traditional medicine approaches in the context of nanotechnology.
5,000-Year-Old Bacteria Defeated Ten Modern Antibiotics
Researchers in Romania discovered a 5,000-year-old bacterium that has shown resistance to multiple modern antibiotics.
Mysterious Find: 5000-Year-Old Bacteria Are Immune to Modern Drugs
A 5000-year-old bacteria strain discovered in a Romanian ice cave has shown resistance to ten modern antibiotics, raising concerns about future antibiotic resistance.
Bacteria frozen for thousands of years in ice cave terrifyingly resistant to 10 antibiotics
A newly discovered bacterial strain in a Romanian ice cave shows formidable resistance to 10 antibiotics, raising concerns about superbugs and the implications for human medicine.
UNAM analyzes the Querétaro River to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) are analyzing the Querétaro River to detect genetic evidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Valencian scientists discover how to tell if your Helicobacter pylori will be antibiotic-resistant
Valencian scientists have found a method to determine if Helicobacter pylori will be resistant to antibiotics, addressing the issue that about 25% of treatment attempts fail due to antibiotic-resistant strains.