Antibiotic Resistance

Penn Researchers Report Atomic Structure Of Antibiotic Vancomycin: Discovery May Prove Pivotal In Battle Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

University of Pennsylvania researchers discover three-dimensional atomic structure of vancomycin using X-ray diffraction analysis. The advance provides detailed knowledge about the vancomycin molecule to help design new antibiotics effective against vancomycin-resistant bacteria.

Intensive Care, Intensive Caution: Emory And CDC Researchers Report On Microbial Resistance To Antibiotics In Hospital ICU's

Researchers from Emory University and CDC report high rates of microbial resistance to antibiotics in intensive care unit (ICU) hospital settings. The study found that pathogens isolated from ICUs were most resistant to treatment, while those from outpatients were least resistant.

Discovery Sheds Light On Increasing Bacterial Drug Resistance

Researchers have identified a molecule that allows bacteria to resist an unusually wide range of drugs, including those with different chemical properties. This discovery highlights the dormant potential of some bacteria to survive complex antibiotic treatments.

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Young Children Source Of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A study published in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy found that healthy young children in Mexico were colonized by E. coli resistant to multiple antibiotics. The study discovered that nearly 90% of stool samples contained isolates resistant to two or more antibiotics, highlighting a significant route for the dissemina...