The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Academics called on GPs to ‘better target’ antibiotics for those at highest need after analysing data on millions of prescriptions.

An Australian study found that babies with early exposure to antibiotics had lower levels of antibodies against jabs in later infancy

In the 20th century, when a routine infection was treated with a standard antibiotic, recovery was expected. But over time, the microbes responsible for these infections have evolved to evade the very drugs designed to eliminate them.

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience highlighted a reliance on manufacturers in countries such as China for ingredients in certain antibiotics.

Analysis found the antibiotic supply rate from pharmacies in England was 72.7%, compared to 29.9% in Wales.

Boston researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of common antibiotics

A survey of 500 pharmacies by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) revealed that at least once a day supply problems mean pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription.

Experts say the findings have the potential to transform the treatment of infectious diseases

Researchers in Israel discovered a part of the body known to recycle proteins can also generate bacteria-killing chemicals.