Antibiotics

Bangladesh has recently achieved remarkable success in freshwater fish production, with more than 1.25 million metric tons of freshwater fish produced in 2020.The use of antibiotics in fish culture and hormones in artificial fish breeding bring into question the safety of Bangladesh’s food supply, as exposure to high levels of…

ALDEN WILLIAMS/Stuff The student was admitted to Christchurch Hospital this week (File photo) An 18-year-old student has been admitted to Christchurch Hospital after contracting meningococcal disease. National Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said it was the third case of meningococcal in Canterbury this year. Meningococcal…

The current treatment for drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB) used in South Africa involves a combination of four antibiotics, last for six months, effectively cures TB, and is dirt cheap. Some people, however, find it hard to complete the full six months of treatment - in some cases due to side effects…

A modelling study suggests that the proportion of cases involving pneumonia-causing bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics has increased amid the covid-19 pandemic Health 16 February 2023 By Carissa Wong In severe cases, the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia and serious blood infections Kiyoshi Takahase Segundo/Alamy Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may…

Health A modelling study suggests that the proportion of cases involving pneumonia-causing bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics has increased amid the covid-19 pandemic By Carissa Wong 16 February 2023 In severe cases, the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia and serious blood infections Kiyoshi Takahase Segundo/Alamy Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may…

(A) Domain organization in the structure of A. baumannii PBP2. The pedestal domain consists of anchor (red), linker (cyan), and head (purple) subdomains and is located at the N terminus. The TPase domain (gold) is located at the C terminus and contains the catalytic site (green). (B) Close-up view of…

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics commonly used to treat staph infections. This makes MRSA infections more difficult to treat and can result in serious health consequences. New study shows how DNA components can enhance penicillin-type antibiotics to combat MRSA.Scientists at…

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) reduce antibiotic prescriptions and consumption of antibiotics, according to a review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 9 in JAMA Network Open. Kyaw Zay Ya, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Allschwil, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to…

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic disorders that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, including the small intestine and colon. IBD can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Frequent antibiotics use may increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease for adults over…