Men are aiding hospital "superbugs" by leaving toilets dirty
"There is no doubt everyone could do with more education on hand hygiene," microbiologist Stephanie Dancer said.
Warning as dogs and cats may pass 'superbugs' onto pet owners
The findings challenge the widely held belief that humans are the main carriers of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the community.
Chemical used to kill superbug in US hospitals no more effective than water
With "anti-microbial resistance on the rise, the threat posed by superbugs to human health is increasing," Tina Joshi said.
Hospital Cleaners Are Not Effective Against Superbug Fungus
Dr. Floyd Wormley told Newsweek hospitals need to be extra careful at disinfecting surfaces as COVID-19 hospitalizations increase across the country.
The Food We Eat Is Contributing to the Rise of Superbugs, Report Suggests
Researchers identified "antibiotic resistance genes" in waterways and soils near factory farms in the U.S., according to a report shared exclusively with Newsweek.
Chemotherapy for Cancer Could Soon Be Unviable Because of Superbugs
At least 700,000 people die each year from drug-resistant infections.
Walmart Pork Containing Superbugs Resistant to Important Antibiotics Found
According to the World Heath Organization, antibiotic resistance is an "increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society."
Patient Dies From Bacterial Infection After Weight-loss Surgery in Mexico
The bacteria, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is found widely in the environment although infections usually occur in hospitals among people with weakened immune systems.
Poor Economic Incentives Have Left Doctors Without New Antibiotics
Medical researchers have known for decades that the pipeline for new drugs to stave off bacterial infections would one day run dry. That day is now at hand.
We're Running Out of Effective Drugs to Fight Off an Army of Superbugs
Antibiotics have saved countless lives over the years, but as deadly bacteria grow immune, those miracle drugs stop working.
New Substance Kills 5 Deadly Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Drug-resistant superbugs kill 700,000 people every year around the world.
Forgotten Antibiotic Could Save Humans From Superbugs
The drug was discovered in the late 1970s.
Quantum Dots Could Be the Solution to Superbugs
Researchers used drug-resistant strains of bacteria collected from patients at the university's hospital for their experiments.
U.N. Agrees Landmark Antibiotic Resistance Agreement
All 193 U.N. member states are set to sign a declaration to combat drug-resistant superbugs.
Bacterial Backup
With antibiotics showing diminishing efficacy, it might be time to admit it: Bacteria have won the arms race.
U.K. Charity Urges Ramp-Up in Superbug Research
Head of Antibiotic Research UK revealed that finding a cure for drug-resistant superbugs should be on the top of the agenda with cancer.
Four Patients Get 'Superbug' From LA Hospital
One of the four infected patients later died from "an underlying disease," not from the bacteria.
Revolutionary New Antibiotic Alternative Could Save the World From Superbug 'Apocalypse'
Scientists have developed a new alternative to antibiotics that could revolutionise the way we treat superbugs and avoid a scenario in which people die from routine procedures