Children with medical complexity show higher rates of outpatient antibiotic exposure
A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital found that annual prescription rates increased non-linearly as children’s underlying level…
New mechanism disables antibiotic resistance and cross-protection in bacteria
A newly discovered mechanism renders antibiotic-resistant bacteria vulnerable by disabling both their individual resistance and a process known…
Antibiotic resistance genes present in newborns within first 72 hours of life
Analysis of meconium samples from 105 newborns found microbial genetic material with antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs) present, raising concerns…
Scientists warn of a silent surge in resistant Aspergillus and Candida
An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune…
Rapid Urine Test Identifies Effective UTI Antibiotics in Under Six Hours
A new rapid urine test can identify the correct antibiotic for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in less than…
Genetic study maps bacteria’s protective armor behind severe infections
The first large-scale genetic study of E. coli’s protective armor has identified the five capsule types that are…
Combinations of colistin and bacteriocins prevent the selection of colistin resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii
Gigante, V. et al. Multi-year analysis of the global preclinical antibacterial pipeline: trends and gaps. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother.…
Environmental conditions influence how bacteria respond to antibiotic treatments
Antibiotic susceptibility in resistant bacteria is not static. New research shows that bacteria harboring resistance genes may respond…
Early Release – Genetically Similar High-Risk Strains of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales in Humans and Companion Animals, United States – Volume 32, Number 3—March 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
iFAST Diagnostics delivers faster antimicrobial susceptibility testing
iFAST Diagnostics Ltd has developed a breakthrough technology that delivers antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) results with speed, accuracy,…
Reinforcing Europe’s pandemic preparedness
From routine infections to emerging health threats, being ready for what comes next is essential. Pandemic preparedness sits…
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is…