antibiotics resistance

Gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, EU health authorities warn

Gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, EU health authorities warn

A new surveillance report found that bacteria causing the sexually transmitted disease (STD) have increased in drug resistance. ADVERTISEMENT Health authorities in Europe warned of an increase in drug resistance for gonorrhoea that could limit treatment options for the infection. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria and often has no symptoms.  …

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Scientists create new synthetic antibiotic effective against drug-resistant superbugs

Scientists create new synthetic antibiotic effective against drug-resistant superbugs

The new antibiotic was effective against multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria in the lab but further testing is needed to determine if it works in humans. ADVERTISEMENT Researchers in the United States have created a new antibiotic that they say overcomes diverse forms of antimicrobial resistance. The synthetic antibiotic, called cresomycin, was effective against multidrug-resistant strains …

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