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
Study finds unusually high rate of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions in U.S.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global concern for all of us. If even the simplest of infections cannot be defeated by antibiotics, it could result in suffering and death. Even minimal infections have that potential. Knowing this about the deepening concern of resistance, wouldn’t physicians that prescribe those ten day rounds of antibiotics be extra cautious? Maybe not, as reported by EurekAlert.com: “An estimated Read More
