Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern worldwide as disease-causing microbes evolve resistance to the faithful drugs we use to kill […]
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New antibiotic might help fight against superbug – Expert Reaction
A new family of antibiotics could help knock down drug-resistant bacteria, according to a study done in mice. The new […]
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A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has examined the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isloated from New Zealand […]
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During a superbug symposium being held today in Auckland, experts will be coming together to discuss to what extent superbugs […]
Continue readingNewsletter Digest: Suicide, superbugs, skepticism and salutations
Suicide coverage – does it hurt? Suicide reporting laws were under scrutiny again this week as Chief Coroner Judge Neil […]
Continue readingRadio NZ: New superbug spreading from Asia
A bacterial enzyme known for being resistant to all antibiotics is spreading through bacteria in India and Pakistan, according to […]
Continue readingMedical tourism increasing spread of superbug gene
A gene that confers resistance to nearly all existing antibiotics has been found in bacteria in India, Pakistan and the […]
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