antibiotic resistance

Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract in ICU Ventilated Patients: Impact on Mortality and Microbial Ecology

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A large international trial found that selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) during mechanical ventilation did not reduce hospital mortality but decreased bloodstream infections and antibiotic-resistant organisms, with no confirmed ecologic safety.

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae Outbreak among Migrants in Europe: Clinical, Epidemiologic, and Microbiologic Insights

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A multicountry outbreak of diphtheria among migrants in Europe raised concerns about cutaneous and respiratory disease, cross-border spread, and emerging antibiotic resistance. Genomic analysis revealed multiclonal transmission and resistance challenges for standard therapies.

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The Invisible Enemy: Are Superbugs Winning the War on Antibiotics?

By MedXY 07/25/2025

Antibiotic resistance is growing worldwide, threatening our ability to treat common infections. Discover the science, misconceptions, and what we can all do to combat superbugs.