Drug-resistant superbug spreads easily in households
The superbug MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) can spread easily from people to household pets Read More
5 years ago
Superbug
Rise of drug-resistant superbugs rings alarm bells
Drug resistance is driven by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobials, which… Read More
6 years ago
‘Superbug’ typhoid spreading in Karachi, says health minister
KARACHI: The epidemic of drug-resistant ‘superbug’ typhoid is now spreading in parts of Karachi because… Read More
6 years ago
Ambulance equipment contaminated with superbug
Ambulance oxygen tanks are likely to carry the “superbug” MRSA, a small U.S. study suggests,… Read More
6 years ago
Some hospital bacteria growing ‘tolerant’ to sanitizers: study
TAMPA: Some hospital superbugs are growing increasingly tolerant to alcohol-based disinfectants found in hand washes… Read More
6 years ago
Study finds new superbug typhoid strain behind Pakistan outbreak
LONDON: An outbreak of typhoid fever in Pakistan is being caused by an extensively drug… Read More
7 years ago
U.S. sees first case of bacteria resistant to all antibiotics
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported the first case in the country of a patient… Read More
8 years ago
WHO recommends new test, treatment plan for superbug strains of TB
The World Health Organization on Thursday recommended a speedier, cheaper treatment plan for patients with… Read More
8 years ago