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Getting Reinfections Despite Proper Antibiotic Doses? New Study Explains Why This Happens
Even with correct antibiotic doses, some bacterial infections return because persister cells survive treatment by entering two distinct shutdown states: protected dormancy and disrupted arrest.
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Tuberculosis Bacteria Are Mutating, Turning Antibiotic Resistant: IIT Bombay Study
The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the world's most infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB), can survive antibiotic treatment and live longer by changing their outer fat coating, according to a new study.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
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Indian Researchers Develop Natural Weapon To Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The study, published in the journal 'Surfaces and Interphases', explores sustainable ways to counter the growing problem of "superbugs"- a bacteria that has developed resistance due to the excessive use of traditional antibiotics.
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India Develops Homegrown Antibiotic Zaynich To Fight Multi-Drug Resistant Infections
The move marks India's first significant antibiotic innovation in 30 years, offering hope against global antibiotic resistance.
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Ancient Killer That Doctors Can No Longer Stop Is Spreading Worldwide: Study
A 2022 study reveals that the bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly developing extensive resistance to antibiotics, with highly resistant strains spreading globally from South Asia to Western countries, posing a significant challenge to public h
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Typhoid Fever's Deadly Mutation: Ancient Killer Becomes Resistant To Last-Resort Antibiotics
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, is evolving extensive drug resistance, making treatment challenging. Researchers found a rise in XDR Typhi strains resistant to frontline and newer antibiotics, spreading globally at an alarming rate.
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WHO Report On Increasing Antibiotic Resistance In Bacteria Paints A Grim Picture
It said that more than 60 per cent of Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates, a common sexually transmitted disease, have shown resistance to the common oral antibacterial ciprofloxacin.
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Antibiotic Resistance: Rational Use Of Antibiotics Is Important, Suggests Doctor
Antibiotic resistance: We do not have many new antibiotics in the pipeline, so we need to preserve what we have and use antibiotics judiciously. The public, pharmacists and physicians together have a role to play to ensure that antibiotics are consumed rationally.
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Antibiotic Resistance Risks: Indoor Dust Can Make You Antibiotic Resistant, Say Researchers
Antibiotic resistance: Dust particles may have the capability of making you antibiotic resistant. While it is rare that pathogens live in indoor dust, they can enter indoors and mingle with existing bacteria. Read here to know more.
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: 6 Side-Effects Of Overuse Of Antibiotics And Home Remedies By Rujuta Diwekar That Can Be As Effective
Antibiotic Awareness Week: If you are under the habit of popping antibiotics every time you fall sick, then this article is a must-read for you. Also know about home remedies for bacterial infections that are as effective as antibiotics.
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This Ingredient in Your Toothpaste May Cause Antibiotic Resistance
A new study, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, indicates another reason that may be increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance.
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Choose Precaution Over Cure: Drugs To Treat UTI Can Be Hazardous
Incomplete diagnosis and too strong drugs used to treat Urinary Tract infections can cause drug resistance in patients.
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AIIMS Study Finds Traces of Antibiotics in Yamuna Water
Flagging a cause for concern, a recent AIIMS study has found elements of antibiotics in water samples collected from Yamuna river, which experts said can impact the aquatic ecosystem and may lead to drug resistance in microbes.
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Increased Use of Antibiotics in Animals Causing Concern
Developing countries are pumping livestock full of antibiotics at such a startling rate that they are dramatically increasing the risk of creating drug-resistant "super bugs", scientists warned.
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Getting Reinfections Despite Proper Antibiotic Doses? New Study Explains Why This Happens
Even with correct antibiotic doses, some bacterial infections return because persister cells survive treatment by entering two distinct shutdown states: protected dormancy and disrupted arrest.
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Tuberculosis Bacteria Are Mutating, Turning Antibiotic Resistant: IIT Bombay Study
The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the world's most infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB), can survive antibiotic treatment and live longer by changing their outer fat coating, according to a new study.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
-
Indian Researchers Develop Natural Weapon To Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The study, published in the journal 'Surfaces and Interphases', explores sustainable ways to counter the growing problem of "superbugs"- a bacteria that has developed resistance due to the excessive use of traditional antibiotics.
-
India Develops Homegrown Antibiotic Zaynich To Fight Multi-Drug Resistant Infections
The move marks India's first significant antibiotic innovation in 30 years, offering hope against global antibiotic resistance.
-
Ancient Killer That Doctors Can No Longer Stop Is Spreading Worldwide: Study
A 2022 study reveals that the bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly developing extensive resistance to antibiotics, with highly resistant strains spreading globally from South Asia to Western countries, posing a significant challenge to public h
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Typhoid Fever's Deadly Mutation: Ancient Killer Becomes Resistant To Last-Resort Antibiotics
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, is evolving extensive drug resistance, making treatment challenging. Researchers found a rise in XDR Typhi strains resistant to frontline and newer antibiotics, spreading globally at an alarming rate.
-
WHO Report On Increasing Antibiotic Resistance In Bacteria Paints A Grim Picture
It said that more than 60 per cent of Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates, a common sexually transmitted disease, have shown resistance to the common oral antibacterial ciprofloxacin.
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Antibiotic Resistance: Rational Use Of Antibiotics Is Important, Suggests Doctor
Antibiotic resistance: We do not have many new antibiotics in the pipeline, so we need to preserve what we have and use antibiotics judiciously. The public, pharmacists and physicians together have a role to play to ensure that antibiotics are consumed rationally.
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Antibiotic Resistance Risks: Indoor Dust Can Make You Antibiotic Resistant, Say Researchers
Antibiotic resistance: Dust particles may have the capability of making you antibiotic resistant. While it is rare that pathogens live in indoor dust, they can enter indoors and mingle with existing bacteria. Read here to know more.
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: 6 Side-Effects Of Overuse Of Antibiotics And Home Remedies By Rujuta Diwekar That Can Be As Effective
Antibiotic Awareness Week: If you are under the habit of popping antibiotics every time you fall sick, then this article is a must-read for you. Also know about home remedies for bacterial infections that are as effective as antibiotics.
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This Ingredient in Your Toothpaste May Cause Antibiotic Resistance
A new study, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, indicates another reason that may be increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance.
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Choose Precaution Over Cure: Drugs To Treat UTI Can Be Hazardous
Incomplete diagnosis and too strong drugs used to treat Urinary Tract infections can cause drug resistance in patients.
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AIIMS Study Finds Traces of Antibiotics in Yamuna Water
Flagging a cause for concern, a recent AIIMS study has found elements of antibiotics in water samples collected from Yamuna river, which experts said can impact the aquatic ecosystem and may lead to drug resistance in microbes.
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Increased Use of Antibiotics in Animals Causing Concern
Developing countries are pumping livestock full of antibiotics at such a startling rate that they are dramatically increasing the risk of creating drug-resistant "super bugs", scientists warned.
