The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Chemists say global supply issues and increased demand behind lack of stock, but antibiotic substitutions are available

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial resistance (which includes bacterial resistance to antibiotics) may contribute to ten million deaths per year by 2050.

Scientists discover distinct mechanism of action in ant honey, potential for new antibiotics

American scientists find that testing for bacteria can determine effectiveness of antibiotics, potentially reducing unnecessary prescriptions.

IISc researchers design peptide to poison key enzyme in disease-causing bacteria. Mimics natural toxin to inhibit topoisomerases, which unspool/re-coil bacterial DNA. Peptide tested on cell culture/animal models, found to reduce infection & safe with no toxic reactions. Combination therapy with existing antibiotics possible.

Researchers say method could remove need to develop expensive new antibiotics

A new study has found a link between the presence of Fusobacterium bacteria and endometriosis, opening the door for researchers to potentially develop non-invasive tests for the condition as well as treat its severity with antibiotics. Endometriosis currently affects one in ten women worldwide and has an average time-to-diagnosis of…

The man had been on a course of antibiotics when he noticed his tongue start to change in colour and texture before it turned green and hairy in a rare side effect

Taken after sex, the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off some sexually transmitted illnesses. Doctors are already prescribing it and the CDC is expected to share guidance soon for how best to use it.