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EU must do more to tackle antibiotic shortages, say patient groups

The European Union's drug regulator needs to do more to tackle shortages of some widely-used antibiotics in the region, according to a letter from a group of European patient and consumer organisations reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters

AMA calls for medication plan amid amoxicillin antibiotic shortage

The peak body says the amoxicillin shortage is "potentially fatal" and cannot be addressed soon enough.

ABC News

TGA declares widely used antibiotic amoxicillin 'scarce' as stocks drop to record lows

A nationwide shortage of the widely used oral antibiotic amoxicillin has triggered an emergency response by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

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'Super-gonorrhea' warning as people urged to reduce number of sexual partners

The new strain of the sexually transmitted disease proved resistant to five different antibiotics leading scientists to become concerned of the possibilites of a wider outbreak

Daily Mirror

Plant toxin discovery could boost fight against antibiotics resistance

Scientists say albicin, which has a unique way of killing harmful bacteria, is one of the strongest antibiotic candidates in decades.

The Independent UK

A ‘super strain’ of gonorrhea circulating in the U.S. is so powerful that it can evade many antibiotics used to treat it, experts say

The case comes amid “a rising epidemic of sexually transmitted disease” in the U.S., a public health expert told Fortune.

Fortune

Over-40s on antibiotics ‘nearly 50 per cent more likely to develop Crohn’s disease’

The researchers recorded 36,000 cases of colitis and nearly 17,000 new cases of Crohn’s disease

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What are superbugs?

Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, prevent the spread of disease and reduce serious complications of disease. But misusing antibiotics can lead to drug resistance and strains of superbugs.

Tribune News Service

Nationwide shortage of common antibiotics

Several antibiotics used to treat infections in children are in short supply, sparking concerns among doctors and pharmacists.

AAP

Overseas supply issues are causing a shortage of some antibiotics in Australia

Overseas supply issues are leading to a shortage in some antibiotic medications used to treat illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat.

ABC News

When should we actually take antibiotics? Expert has this to say

We all are aware of the indiscriminate use of antibiotics in India. The blame for this doesn't entirely lie with doctors who rampantly prescribe them but also on people who simply refer to an old prescription or a friend to get immediate relief from something as basic as a cold.…

The Times of India

The huge antibiotics problem

"There will be more people dying of this than dying of cancer."

Newcastle Herald

Medicine shortage hits as France grapples with health 'tripledemic'

France is one of several countries facing shortages of the widely used antibiotic amoxicillin and other medications, with surging illnesses among children increasing demand for the drugs.

Radio France Internationale

Strep A: The simple thing you can do if you suspect you might have Strep A which could save you time and hundreds of phone calls

You can get tested for a bacterial infection in your throat and get the antibiotics you need without going to the doctor.

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Pediatrician warns against secondary infection in kids; explains 3 reasons

The change in seasons has given rise to several illnesses and infections, from which children seem to be the worst affected. As concerning and bothersome as primary infections are, secondary infections can be as worrying, claims doctor and pediatrician Nihar Parekh.

Salon

The legislative fight against superbugs

Lawmakers are scrambling to pass a bill to spur development of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant pathogens

The Guardian - UK

The 10 biggest science stories of 2022 – chosen by scientists

From moon missions to fast-charging batteries and AI-sourced antibiotics, in no particular order, the year’s significant scientific developments

The Guardian - UK

Strep A: new UK protocols issued as pharmacists cope with penicillin supply

Rise in infections across the UK has led to patients being offered alternative antibiotics to meet demand

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Wales Online

Rules on antibiotics changed again amid surge in scarlet fever and Strep A

A national shortage of drugs has forced a change in how antibiotics are given out

The Independent UK

Strep A: Five more ‘serious shortage protocols’ issued for penicillin as cases surge

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

Tribune News Service

Is legislation to safeguard Americans against superbugs a boondoggle or breakthrough?

With time running out in the 2022 congressional session, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and infectious disease specialists is scrambling to pass a bill aimed at spurring the development of antibiotics to combat the deadly spread of drug-resistant pathogens.

Daily Record

'Limited' supply of Strep A antibiotics as Scottish Government issue alert

Latest figures show a steep rise in cases of the bacteria since peaks seen in 2016.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: How antibiotic shortages are holding back the fight against Strep A

In today’s newsletter: Pharmacists had warned about a supply shortage before rising cases of the infection were reported – were they right?

Evening Standard

The Strep A nightmare shows we are sitting on an antibiotic timebomb

It is something of a horror story. Children are getting sick with a perfectly treatable illness but parents are struggling to get their hands on the right drug — penicillin, no less — and some are dying. People are visiting eight, nine pharmacies and travelling to different cities to fill…

The Conversation

What is meningococcal disease? What symptoms should I look out for? And how can I prevent it?

Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its complications.

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