Scientists use AI to find new antibiotic to treat deadly superbug
AI used to discover abaucin, an effective drug against A baumannii, bacteria that can cause dangerous infections
superbugs
Potentially fatal superbug sparks 30% rise in cases
‘Large number’ of detections linked to cosmetic tourism in Turkey
Antimicrobial resistance pandemic potentially looms in shadow of Covid
People are dying from common, once-treatable infections because bacteria have become resistant to treatment
Staff and bed shortages compound the ‘superbug’ threat to patients in hospital
The presence of superbugs in Irish hospitals has risen since Covid restrictions were lifted
State has paid more than €7.5m in claims over healthcare-acquired infections since 2019
The highest amount paid out in claims was for wound infections at almost €3 million
Thousands tested positive for ‘superbugs’ in Irish hospitals last year
Hospital-acquired superbugs ‘absolutely‘ contribute to a number of patient deaths annually
Antibiotics: a global emergency
Of 51 new antibiotics and “biologicals” in development, only eight would add value to the current arsenal
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