Antimicrobials – such as the antibiotic penicillin – are frequently used to treat infections and infectious diseases. They are also one of the few medical… Read more
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Kids, Cancer and Superbugs: Study Investigates How Bacteria Mutate in Vulnerable Patients
Antibiotic-resistant infections – caused by so-called “superbugs” – are a leading threat to human health worldwide and pose a particular risk to people with immune… Read more
UPMC Preparing for Latest Hospital ‘Superbug’ to Arrive in the US
After an exhaustive look back at 10 years of laboratory samples, UPMC infectious disease experts are confident that the hospital system hasn’t experienced the latest… Read more
‘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