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Current state of antimicrobial resistance in New Zealand – Expert Q&A

Current state of antimicrobial resistance in New Zealand – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 18 November 201922 November 2019

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

New antibiotic might help fight against superbug – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 March 201813 February 2019

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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Expert on low drug resistance in bacteria from NZ food

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 June 201122 June 2011

A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has examined the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isloated from New Zealand […]

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TVNZ: Superbugs and New Zealand

In the News  |  Published: 17 November 201017 November 2010

During a superbug symposium being held today in Auckland, experts will be coming together to discuss to what extent superbugs […]

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Newsletter Digest: Suicide, superbugs, skepticism and salutations

Blog  |  Published: 13 August 201013 August 2010

Suicide coverage – does it hurt? Suicide reporting laws were under scrutiny again this week as Chief Coroner Judge Neil […]

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Radio NZ: New superbug spreading from Asia

In the News  |  Published: 13 August 201013 August 2010

A bacterial enzyme known for being resistant to all antibiotics is spreading through bacteria in India and Pakistan, according to […]

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Medical tourism increasing spread of superbug gene

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 August 201012 August 2010

A gene that confers resistance to nearly all existing antibiotics has been found in bacteria in India, Pakistan and the […]

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