Post antibiotic apocalypse: New superbug star warns ‘return to the dark ages’
BRITAIN’S new superbug tsar says she has sleepless nights worrying that her children will live in a “post-antibiotic apocalypse” where modern medicine no longer works. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Superbug MRSA warning: Deadly bacteria ‘breeding ground’ found on common household item
MRSA bacteria infection can lead to painful skin boils and food poisoning. But, the deadly superbug has been spotted on this common household item, along with a number of other types of bacteria, including listeria. It’s a “breeding ground” for killer superbugs, warn scientists. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Results-in-hours test could prevent ‘superbug’ deaths
SCIENTISTS are developing a DNA test to identify infections within hours and beat deadly hospital “superbugs”. Experts believe the government-funded research will help save lives as well as prevent the prescribing of unnecessary antibiotics, which is fuelling drug-resistant diseases. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Statins have power to help elderly fight off killer superbug
STATINS can protect older people against the killer superbug MRSA. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Superbug WARNING: Patient dies from sepsis after rare infection resists 26 drugs
A PATIENT who acquired a rare infection in India has died despite doctors attempting treatment with 26 different stains of antibiotic. Daily Express :: Health Feed