Antimicrobial Resistance

Strengthening Antibiotic Stewardship in the UK: A Closer Look at the UKHSA’s Latest Initiative The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently unveiled a revised antimicrobial stewardship tool, designed to empower healthcare professionals across the UK in prescribing antibiotics responsibly. Stemming from the WHO’s AWaRe classification, this update enhances access to the most suitable treatments while … Read more

Understanding the Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a mounting public health challenge, with bacteria increasingly capable of withstanding conventional treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights that individuals can contract Salmonella through contaminated food or through contact with infected humans or animals. Dogs as Unseen Transmitters of Zoonotic Pathogens Recent … Read more