Superbug literally explodes at the end of its life in order to release internal contents and help spread infection
It has recently been discovered that the multidrug resistant bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is capable of exploding, which could explain how the superbug becomes infectious and paves a new path for how scientists control antibiotic resistant infections. When these bacteria conglomerate on a surface, like an open wound, they form a substance known as biofilm, which Read More
Antibiotic resistance reaches worldwide high after years of excessive prescriptions and abuse
Bacteria are resisting the killing effects of antibiotics more than ever before. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic resistance has reached dangerous levels globally, largely fueled by a widespread overprescription of antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance is a corollary of a bug becoming immune to an existing drug, which can morph a minor infection into Read More
