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MRSA and C. difficile rates continue to decline as other bacterial infections rise – PHE data The number of Gram-negative bacteraemias far exceeds those caused by S. aureus bacteraemias, the 2018/19 data show
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Seagulls found carrying antimicrobial-resistant bacteria a risk to human health The migratory habits of gull species have been cited as the major factor responsible for dissemination of CIA-resistant bacteria
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New research centre to fight antimicrobial resistance through improving use of antibiotics The CAMO will support and deliver innovative technologies to optimise the use of antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals
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WHO launches new tool to help countries tackle antimicrobial resistance Currently, it is estimated that more than 50% of antibiotics in many countries are used inappropriately
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Cranberry extract shown to make pathogenic bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics The results suggest cranberry molecules could help reduce antibiotic resistance and prolong effectiveness of currently available drugs
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Public Health England updates antimicrobial guidance resources for healthcare professionals Evidence and guidance for healthcare professionals on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, and infection prevention and control
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PHE issues guidance on commercial assays for the detection of acquired carbapenemases Local testing with rapid turnaround will have maximal impact on individual patient management to prevent onward transmission
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New European wide survey of CCRE to help improve targeting of control measures The genomic-based survey will identify high-risk clones and gain a more detailed understanding of transmission pathways
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Current efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance "not nearly radical enough" - UK expert Article author suggests using more multidrug combinations of antimicrobials to protect against resistance and mutation development
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Antibiotic usage linked to increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, study suggests Similar results were noted for antibiotics used for respiratory infections and urinary tract as well as skin and soft tissue infections
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Study identifies high prophylactic use of UTI antibiotics in long-term care facilities across UK Antibiotic-related training was reported as being available for staff in only 6.8% of long-term care facilities
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Major new report calls for urgent action to avert global antimicrobial resistance crisis Without investment from countries in all income brackets, future generations will face the disastrous impact of uncontrolled antimicrobial resistance, report warns
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Most patients with suspected UTIs and treated with antibiotics lack evidence of infection - UK study While results are based on a single hospital, it seems likely the issue of overdiagnosis of UTI syndromes in the ED is common to other UK hospitals
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ECCMID 2019 - Vancomycin or fidaxomicin are now recommended over metronidazole for C. difficile infections According to recent recommendations from the IDSA/SHEA, either vancomycin or fidaxomicin is recommended over metronidazole for initial C. difficile infection.
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