On this day in 1928, Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin. This was a big change in how medical professionals approached treating infections at the time, and… Read more
Tag: antibiotic resistance
‘Superbug’ Priority List Aligns with UPMC Infectious Disease Expert’s Priorities
The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday unveiled its first list of antibiotic-resistant priority pathogens – popularly known as “superbugs” – it believes pose the greatest… Read more
Get Smart About Antibiotic Resistance
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibiotic resistance is possibly the most important infectious disease threat people face. While antibiotics are… Read more