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Scientists have discovered an 'Achilles' heel' in deadly superbugs

In a mouse study, scientists found that a bacterial sugar can be exploited to disable dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

LiveScience

The meningitis vaccine now sits at the centre of two health crises

The UK has recently seen a resurgence of meningococcal B (MenB) disease, with a cluster of cases in Kent described as “unprecedented” by the health secretary, Wes Streeting. As attention turns from the current MenB outbreak to how to prevent future outbreaks, another challenge is also growing: gonorrhoea is becoming…

The Conversation

New Antibiotic Kills Drug‑Resistant Superbugs — First of Its Kind in Decades

Doctors have been warning patients about the growing threat of “superbugs” for years. These bacteria no longer respond to existing treatments, leaving patients vulnerable to...

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Antibiotics Explained: How They Work, Types, and the Rising Risk of Resistance

Learn how antibiotics work, common types, and antibiotic resistance risks in bacterial infections, plus prevention and proper treatment strategies.

Medical Daily

Drought is fuelling antibiotic resistance worldwide, study finds

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

Euronews

Raw Diet vs Kibble: What’s Healthier for Your Dog?

Pet parents in India, from Bhopal apartments to bustling Delhi homes, face a tough choice: raw diets mimicking wolves' meals or trusty kibble bags. Raw enthusiasts tout shinier coats and energy boosts, while kibble fans praise ease amid busy lives. Recent studies, like one from the University of Helsinki, reveal…

Times Pets

Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests

A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.

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Covid masks and an eerily silent campus: Inside Kent’s ‘worrying’ meningitis B outbreak

Students queuing for antibiotics at the University of Kent describe the impact a deadly outbreak of meningitis is having on campus life

The Independent UK

Honey as a superfood: can it really heal wounds, fight superbugs and provide sweet relief for coughs?

While it’s not effective as an antibiotic, some evidence suggests honey can help with wound healing – but good-quality research is lacking

The Guardian - AU

Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?

Variant identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis LIVE: Cases rise to 29 in 'explosive' outbreak as family of dead teenager demand more vaccinations

Juliette Kenny’s father wants his daughter’s legacy to be improved access to the menB vaccination for teenagers and young people

Evening Standard

People who attended nightclub urged to get antibiotics amid meningitis outbreak

A Year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died in the outbreak.

Evening Standard

Owner of venue linked to meningitis outbreak speaks out as clubbers urged to get treatment

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury between 5 and 7 March to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment after a meningitis outbreak. Owner of the nightclub, Louise Jones-Roberts, said that more than 2,000 people would have visited the venue during those…

The Independent UK

Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic

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Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent has left two people dead and 11 seriously ill in hospital, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to distribute antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and how to protect…

The Times of India

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

The Guardian - UK

‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

Antibiotics need coordinated G7 investment

Letter: Grace Hampson on ways to address the worryingly thin pipeline of new effective drugs

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Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing the industry’s efforts to fight it, report finds

The antibiotic pipeline has shrunk 35 percent in five years, falling behind growing antimicrobial resistance worldwide, according to a new report.

Medical Daily

Antibiotic Resistance Explained: The Hidden Dangers of Antibiotics Overuse

Antibiotic resistance explained: how antibiotics misuse creates superbugs, threatens global health, and why stewardship programs are vital.

Evening Standard

London mother, 33, dies from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester, a bank cashier from Croydon, south London, died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess from her left armpit

The Independent UK

NHS apologises after ‘loving’ young mother dies from sepsis after being given wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester likely would have survive if she had been given correct antibiotics, an inquest found

The Independent UK

Young mother died from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester, a bank worker from Croydon, died leaving a son, Xavier, now aged eight.

The Conversation

Kids can take tablets, so why are we still giving liquid medicines?

When six-year-old Seren was prescribed antibiotics, taking them four times a day quickly became a battle. The orange liquid tasted revolting, and much of it ended up on kitchen surfaces rather than in her mouth. Her mother was never sure how much she had actually swallowed, but was afraid to…

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Risk to wild species ends antibiotic use in salmon

A national regulator has revoked a permit for salmon farmers to use an antibiotic on the basis it poses an unacceptable exposure risk to wild sea creatures.

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