Banning the routine use of medically important antibiotics in food-animal production was tied to a reduction in one type of antibiotic-resistant infection in people.
Molecular analysis of stool and rectal swab samples reveal widespread colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms.
The authors conclude that some of the increased antibiotic prescribing may have been inappropriate.
The rise follows a decline earlier in the pandemic, which may have contributed to delayed or missed diagnoses.
To mark the observance, there were useful status reports and news of a high-level group that will lead a stronger push against TB in high-burden countries.
The four groups recently had their first face-to-face meeting and a few months ago released a detailed action plan.
The lawsuit challenges the EPA's approval of the antibiotic streptomycin for use as a pesticide on citrus trees.
A randomized trial found that antibiotics used to treat Heliobacter pylori infections had lower-than-accepted eradication rates in patients previously treated for COVID-19.
The trial is evaluating whether a bacteriophage cocktail can safely reduce a bacterium that causes lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
An FDA committee recommends approval of rezafungin for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults.
The tool tests human and animal healthcare professionals on their knowledge and awareness of antibiotic resistance.
The state will launch a pilot program to test wastewater for flu, hepatitis A, norovirus, and antimicrobial-resistance genes.
The WHO and its partner organizations say the group will help guide countries in their efforts to monitor antimicrobial use and resistance.
A 5-year study of US hospital data illustrates trends in E coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates carrying beta-lactamase antibiotic resistance genes.
A meta-analysis finds that the risk of an antibiotic-resistant infection in patients colonized with drug-resistant bacteria is around 14%.
Risk factors include receiving intubation, a central venous line, or a drain, plus receipt of antifungal drugs within 7 days of admission.
The agency is probing a multistate outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa linked to eye drops, one case of vision loss, and one death.
The study found quality-of-life improvements, regardless of clinical outcome.
Also, Shionogi announces that the novel antibiotic cefiderocol is now available in Denmark for treating infections caused by gram-negative bacteria in patients with limited treatment options.
Regular audit and feedback did not reduce antibiotic prescribing among physicians with high prescribing rates, according to a randomized controlled trial.
Over the first 2 years of the pandemic, global antibiotic sales increases were linked with rises in COVID-19 cases.
Antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections increased in the 2 years after COVID-19 lockdown measures were implemented.
SER-109, an investigational microbiome therapeutic for treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, was well tolerated and showed clinical benefit.
In a review of the literature going back to the 1980s, experts explore the role conflicts have played in spiking rates of antimicrobial resistance in pathogens.
The framework has 4 pillars: prevention of infections, access to essential health services, timely and accurate diagnosis, and appropriate and quality-assured treatment.
