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Cases Rising Of Severe And Deadly Superbug MI

Antibiotic resistance is making drugs obsolete

WEB Severe cases of antibiotic-resistant eye infections began popping up in May 2022

Bacteria’s rising resistance to antibiotics is making the drugs obsolete. Now an international team led by Macquarie University researchers has discovered a new superbug that is resistant to multiple antibiotics, including the last-resort drug colistin.

WEB Superbug-caused infections are very difficult and sometimes impossible to treat

The superbug, called Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus), is a type of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, lung infections, and bloodstream infections. M. abscessus is becoming increasingly common, and it is now one of the most common superbugs in the US.

One of the most common superbugs in the US methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA kills more than 11,000 Americans each year the CDC says and it is treatable with antibiotics.

WEB In a study published Dec 21 in the journal Nature Communications scientists have

In a study published Dec 21 in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have identified a new mechanism that M. abscessus uses to resist antibiotics. This mechanism involves a protein that pumps antibiotics out of the bacteria, making them ineffective.

The discovery of this new mechanism is a major breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic resistance. It could lead to the development of new antibiotics that are effective against M. abscessus and other superbugs.

However, for now, the best way to prevent M. abscessus infections is to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands frequently and avoiding contact with people who are sick.

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