Researchers from the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) and colleagues from France and Germany studied how fever affects antimicrobial resistance. They found that a slight temperature increase from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius significantly increased mutation rates in E. coli bacteria. This could promote antibiotic resistance. If confirmed in humans, controlling fever could be a …
The World Health Organization has recognized the swift emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a global threat, urging the urgent development of new antibiotics. Cationic polymers, a promising class of bioactive agents, induce bacterial cell death by physically disrupting their membranes. However, the polymerization processes must be carefully designed to optimize the therapeutic potential of cationic …
Antibiotics should be consumed after the doctor’s advice. Antibiotic resistance, a global threat happens when bacteria evolve to withstand the effects of antibiotics, rendering these medications less effective. Antibiotic resistance poses a significant threat to global health, and understanding the alarming trends associated with it is necessary for everyone. This article will shed light on …
When children suffer from ear infections, sepsis or meningitis brought on by a bacterial infection, they are frequently prescribed antibiotics. But a recent study by the University of Sydney found that many of the antibiotics tested had less than 50% effectiveness. This was attributed to antibiotic resistance, which means bacteria no longer respond to antibiotic …