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Kent meningitis outbreak peak passed, but vigilance remains, UKHSA says
health18 days ago

Kent meningitis outbreak peak passed, but vigilance remains, UKHSA says

UKHSA says the peak of the Kent meningitis outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub has passed, with 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths. Four clinics across Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham are offering vaccines and antibiotics, and more than 10,000 vaccines and about 13,000 antibiotic courses have been administered. Cases may still appear as monitoring continues; the outbreak involves MenB, and routine MenB vaccination does not fully cover late teens.

via BBC|
#antibiotics#health#kent
Birch Tar: Neanderthals’ Primitive Antibiotic Found on Tools
science21 days ago

Birch Tar: Neanderthals’ Primitive Antibiotic Found on Tools

New research suggests Neanderthals produced birch tar (a process dating back to about 200,000 years ago) and used it as a primitive antiseptic, with lab tests showing the tar killed Staphylococcus aureus while largely sparing E. coli. Dental plaque analyses also indicate Neanderthals sought out medicinal plants like chamomile and yarrow, implying a sophisticated medical culture and care for wounds that could inform modern therapeutics as antibiotic resistance grows.

via ZME Science|
#ancient-medicine#antibiotics#archaeology
Canterbury meningitis B outbreak prompts vaccine push and antibiotic response
health23 days ago

Canterbury meningitis B outbreak prompts vaccine push and antibiotic response

An outbreak of meningitis B in Canterbury, southeast England, has reached 20 confirmed or suspected cases (two deaths), with 11 more awaiting confirmation; authorities are expanding vaccination access, distributing antibiotics, and investigating a link to a local nightclub, while stressing the overall risk is low and outlining vaccine timing and private access for older teens.

via Euronews.com|
#antibiotics#canterbury#health
Kent meningitis outbreak exposes vaccination gaps and urgent vigilance
health24 days ago

Kent meningitis outbreak exposes vaccination gaps and urgent vigilance

UK health officials are tackling a Kent meningitis outbreak linked to meningococcal B (MenB), with 15 cases in Canterbury and two deaths; many teens born before 2015 haven’t had MenB vaccine, though MenACWY covers other strains and is given at school. Private MenB courses cost about £220 and there is no NHS catch‑up for teens. Authorities urge vigilance, rapid antibiotic access for those exposed, and prompt medical care if symptoms appear.

via BBC|
#antibiotics#health#kent
Certain antibiotics leave gut microbes altered for years, Swedish study finds
health25 days ago

Certain antibiotics leave gut microbes altered for years, Swedish study finds

A Swedish study of 14,979 adults linked certain oral antibiotics—most notably clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and flucloxacillin—to lasting reductions in gut microbiome diversity and shifts in species abundance, persisting four to eight years after use. Diversity tends to recover most quickly within two years, but lingering effects can persist longer, and the health implications remain uncertain and may vary by country and prescribing patterns.

via CIDRAP|
#antibiotics#clindamycin#fluoroquinolones
Kent meningitis outbreak: warning signs and vaccines as two die
health25 days ago

Kent meningitis outbreak: warning signs and vaccines as two die

An outbreak of invasive meningitis in Kent has left two dead and 13 cases identified. The UK Health Security Agency and NHS are arranging antibiotics for students near the University of Kent in Canterbury as a precaution. Authorities warn to watch for meningitis symptoms (fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, rash, confusion) and seek urgent medical help, as bacterial meningitis can be severe. Vaccines are available and part of the UK schedule; early hospital treatment with antibiotics is often required.

via The Independent|
#antibiotics#health#meningitis
Kent meningitis crisis: mass antibiotic outreach as two young lives are lost
health26 days ago

Kent meningitis crisis: mass antibiotic outreach as two young lives are lost

Two people have died and 11 others are seriously ill in a Kent meningitis outbreak. The UK Health Security Agency has contacted around 30,000 people in Canterbury; close contacts are receiving antibiotics as a precaution, while vaccination is expected later. The University of Kent is moving some events online and a Canterbury nightclub, Club Chemistry, remains closed as authorities investigate and manage the response.

via BBC|
#antibiotics#health#kent
AI accelerates the hunt for cures—from superbugs to Parkinson's.
technology1 month ago

AI accelerates the hunt for cures—from superbugs to Parkinson's.

AI is speeding up drug discovery by screening millions of compounds to find new antibiotics against drug-resistant bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and MRSA, and by identifying potential Parkinson's therapies through machine learning. The technology is also repurposing existing drugs for rare diseases and creating virtual disease models to test treatments, potentially slashing development time and costs—though validation, data access, and the long path to clinical use remain significant hurdles.

via BBC|
#ai#antibiotics#drug-discovery
Antibiotics Are the Biggest Gut Microbiome Disruptors, but Other Meds Matter
health1 month ago

Antibiotics Are the Biggest Gut Microbiome Disruptors, but Other Meds Matter

Gastroenterologists say antibiotics cause the most disruption to the gut microbiome, but other medications—including proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, NSAIDs, and certain cardiac drugs—can also alter gut bacteria, with some changes lasting years after stopping. Probiotics aren’t reliably regulated or proven to protect the microbiome, though Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce the risk of C. difficile diarrhea. If you must take such meds, focus on fiber-rich foods to support gut health and discuss qualquer protective steps with your doctor.

via AOL.com|
#antibiotics#gut-microbiome#health
Antibiotics Are the Gut Microbiome’s Biggest Disruptor, Doctors Warn
health1 month ago

Antibiotics Are the Gut Microbiome’s Biggest Disruptor, Doctors Warn

Gastroenterologists warn antibiotics are the single biggest disruptor to the gut microbiome, though other meds like proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, NSAIDs, and certain cardiac drugs can also alter gut bacteria for years after use; probiotics are not reliably protective, though Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce the risk of C. difficile diarrhea; if you must take antibiotics, focus on fiber-rich foods to support gut health.

via AOL.com|
#antibiotics#cdiff#gut-microbiome
Robot‑assisted chemistry spots metal‑based antibiotics, with iridium as a standout
science2 months ago

Robot‑assisted chemistry spots metal‑based antibiotics, with iridium as a standout

Researchers used a liquid‑handling robot to perform click chemistry, creating 672 metal complexes by combining 192 ligands with five metals. Screening revealed notable antibacterial activity for iridium and rhenium complexes against Staphylococcus aureus, with six compounds selected for further study. One iridium complex showed 50–100× higher activity against bacteria than toxicity to human cells, a promising sign for metal‑based antibiotics but requiring further drug‑like optimization and in‑vivo testing; AI and expanded libraries are planned to guide next steps.

via Live Science|
#antibiotics#click-chemistry#iridium