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Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic

The Independent UK

Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent has left two people dead and 11 seriously ill in hospital, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to distribute antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and how to protect…

The Conversation

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

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‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

Antibiotics need coordinated G7 investment

Letter: Grace Hampson on ways to address the worryingly thin pipeline of new effective drugs

The Guardian - UK

Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing the industry’s efforts to fight it, report finds

The antibiotic pipeline has shrunk 35 percent in five years, falling behind growing antimicrobial resistance worldwide, according to a new report.

Euronews

Antibiotic Resistance Explained: The Hidden Dangers of Antibiotics Overuse

Antibiotic resistance explained: how antibiotics misuse creates superbugs, threatens global health, and why stewardship programs are vital.

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London mother, 33, dies from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester, a bank cashier from Croydon, south London, died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess from her left armpit

Evening Standard

NHS apologises after ‘loving’ young mother dies from sepsis after being given wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester likely would have survive if she had been given correct antibiotics, an inquest found

The Independent UK

Young mother died from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester, a bank worker from Croydon, died leaving a son, Xavier, now aged eight.

The Independent UK

Kids can take tablets, so why are we still giving liquid medicines?

When six-year-old Seren was prescribed antibiotics, taking them four times a day quickly became a battle. The orange liquid tasted revolting, and much of it ended up on kitchen surfaces rather than in her mouth. Her mother was never sure how much she had actually swallowed, but was afraid to…

The Conversation

Risk to wild species ends antibiotic use in salmon

A national regulator has revoked a permit for salmon farmers to use an antibiotic on the basis it poses an unacceptable exposure risk to wild sea creatures.

AAP

Tasmanian salmon farms blocked from using antibiotic florfenicol after detection in wild fish 10km away

Regulator suspends permit due to ‘unacceptable risk’ antibiotic poses to other species in move welcomed by environmental campaigners

The Guardian - AU

Dermatologist‑Grade Acne Treatments: Retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, and Antibiotics Explained

Discover how dermatologist‑grade skincare with retinoid acne treatments, benzoyl peroxide, and topical acne antibiotics works together in prescription acne therapy for clearer, healthier skin.

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Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much of that time, we understood it to be more than just food.

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55 Things Patients Do To Help Their Doctors And Nurses But They Have An Opposite Effect

Family members answering instead of letting the patient talk. Hoarding antibiotics in case you might need them later. Not knowing that an allergy is more serious than a simple side effect. These are just some of the ways patients try to be helpful to doctors and nurses that actually have…

Medical Daily

Ancient Ice Cave Bacterium Found in Romania Shows Resistance to Modern Antibiotics but Also Fights Superbugs

Ancient 5,000-year-old ice cave bacterium found in Romania resists key modern antibiotics yet kills dangerous superbugs, revealing both new medical opportunities and emerging climate-related risks.

Times Pets

How Your Pet’s Gut Health Quietly Protects Their Immunity

When a pet looks healthy on the outside, we often assume everything inside is working just fine. A shiny coat, playful energy, and a good appetite reassure us. Yet, deep within your pet’s body lies a system so powerful that it influences almost every aspect of their health. The gut.…

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Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate, new report shows

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.

Medical Daily

Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Why Doctors Are Limiting and Cutting Back on Prescriptions

Antibiotic resistance is rising as doctors limit prescriptions to curb overuse, protect drug safety, and prevent deadly superbugs.

The Independent UK

Ancient bacteria found frozen in cave resistant to 10 types of antibiotics

5,000-year-old microorganism could add to the challenge of antibiotic resistance

Euronews

Researchers discover 5,000-year-old bacteria resistant to modern antibiotics

A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study.

Times Pets

Does Your Pet Really Need Supplements or Is Love & Food Enough?

As pet parents, we want to do everything right. From choosing the best food to worrying about every small change in behaviour, our pets become our family. Somewhere between advice from friends, social media reels, and pet store shelves filled with colourful bottles, one question quietly creates confusion: Do pets…

Times Life

Can Antibiotics Make You Age Slower? Study Says Yes

Antibiotics are seen as both harmful and helpful as well. They help or protect us by treating our infection, but they can also upset the balance of good bacteria in the gut. This leads to health related problems which are not good for your body.But a new study has added…

The Conversation

When should dentists prescribe antibiotics? Some countries don’t even have guidelines to answer this question

We’re all familiar with the idea that we have to use antibiotics wisely. You’ve probably seen a poster at your local health centre warning about their loss of effectiveness, and with good reason – bacterial resistance to these drugs is currently one of the biggest threats to global health.

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