How certain C. difficile strains have evolved to live in your hospital room
Researchers say that a type of C. difficile is well-adapted to survive in hospitals, and it’s on the verge of becoming a new species. Continue reading
Antibiotic Resistance
Canadian team invents gel made from viruses that eat bacteria
The gel could someday be used for healing wounds or purifying water, the researchers at McMaster University say. Continue reading
Urinary tract infections don’t always respond to antibiotics anymore, thanks to drug resistance
As bacteria become resistant to drugs, doctors have to find new ways to fight infections like UTIs. Continue reading
Drug-resistant diseases could kill millions unless the world takes action: report
Urgent action is needed to address this growing threat to humankind, the report’s authors say. Continue reading
What to do when antibiotics fail? One possible treatment comes from century ago
Originally used to treat dysentery in the early 20th century, bacteriophages come in different varities that target a different bacterial strain Continue reading
Some doctors prescribe antibiotics much more often than others. Ontario is trying to find out why
The number of antibiotic prescriptions that doctors write can have a big impact on the growth of drug-resistant infections. Continue reading
Superbugs are becoming resistant to alcohol disinfectants, study says
Some superbugs have become resistant to hand sanitizer and disinfectant, a new study found. Continue reading
Farmers fear losses if they aren’t allowed to use antibiotics on livestock
In some countries, farm animals consume more antibiotics than people, which contributes to antibiotic resistance. Continue reading
Drug resistance takes devastating toll on families in India
One expert estimates that drug-resistant infections might be killing 120,000 Indian babies a year. Continue reading
How Canada ‘dropped the ball’ on drug-resistant infections
Antimicrobial resistance has been growing worldwide, and critics say Canada isn’t prepared. This has already had deadly results. Continue reading