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Glyphosate May Drive Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Across Hospitals and Farmlands
science11 days ago

Glyphosate May Drive Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Across Hospitals and Farmlands

New research finds that the widely used weedkiller glyphosate may select for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with hospital strains showing high resistance to antibiotics and glyphosate alike. The study compared hospital, agricultural, and environmental strains and suggests resistance can spread between clinics and fields via environmental pathways, potentially amplifying antimicrobial resistance beyond antibiotics alone.

via SciTechDaily|
#amr#antibiotic-resistance#environmental-microbiology
New Antibiotic from Streptomyces Coelicolor Shows Promise Against Resistant Bacteria
health7 months ago

New Antibiotic from Streptomyces Coelicolor Shows Promise Against Resistant Bacteria

Researchers discovered a new, potent antibiotic intermediate called pre-methylenomycin C lactone in the bacterium Streptomyces coelicolor, which is over 100 times more effective against resistant Gram-positive bacteria like MRSA and VRE, with no detected resistance development, offering promising potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.

via Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News|
#amr#antibiotic#health
Chemists Find Hidden Antibiotic for Drug-Resistant Bacteria
science7 months ago

Chemists Find Hidden Antibiotic for Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Chemists from Warwick and Monash Universities discovered a new, potent antibiotic, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding as an intermediate in the natural biosynthesis of methylenomycin A. This compound shows over 100 times greater activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including resistant strains like MRSA and VRE, and may offer a new approach to combat antimicrobial resistance. The next steps involve pre-clinical testing and further development.

via Phys.org|
#amr#antibiotic#drug-resistant-bacteria
Superbug Infection Ages Hip Beyond Years
health9 months ago

Superbug Infection Ages Hip Beyond Years

A 21-year-old woman from Northern Ireland developed a severe, antibiotic-resistant infection (MRSA) after a hip abscess, leading to long-term damage and the need for a hip replacement. Her case highlights the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which makes infections harder to treat and endangers medical procedures, emphasizing the importance of responsible antibiotic use and the urgent need for new treatments.

via BBC|
#amr#antibiotic-resistance#health
Superbugs Could Kill Millions and Cost $2 Trillion Annually by 2050, Study Warns
health10 months ago

Superbugs Could Kill Millions and Cost $2 Trillion Annually by 2050, Study Warns

Models predict that if antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to rise without intervention, superbugs could cause millions of deaths and nearly $2 trillion in annual economic losses by 2050, with the US, UK, and EU among the hardest hit. The study highlights the importance of investing in new antibiotics and treatment programs, as current aid cuts may worsen the problem, leading to increased healthcare costs and workforce reductions worldwide.

via The Guardian|
#amr#antimicrobial-resistance#global-economy
"Devastating Toll: Antibiotic Resistance Claims Over 500,000 Lives in the Americas"
health2 years ago

"Devastating Toll: Antibiotic Resistance Claims Over 500,000 Lives in the Americas"

A comprehensive study reveals that bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was linked to 569,000 deaths in the WHO Region of the Americas in 2019, representing 11.5% of global AMR-associated deaths. The leading causes were bacterial respiratory and bloodstream infections. Countries without a public National Action Plan (NAP) for AMR showed higher mortality rates. Urgent action is needed to address this health crisis, with experts comparing its threat to that of HIV/AIDS and malaria.

via SciTechDaily|
#amr#antimicrobial-resistance#health