Super bugs Tricking the immune system to fight germs A new substance could help fight malicious infections. The substance activates the endogenous defence. read more
Super bugs Young Resistance Children’s immune systems have yet not matured, which makes them more prone to infection than adults. Antibiotics are therefore crucial drugs for the young, but even children are plagued by antibiotic resistance, an analysis shows. read more
Super bugs Where the MRSA pigs live MRSA is arguably the most well-known of the resistant bacteria. Many people even have them on their skin without even knowing it. However, it is only when the bacterium gets into the body through an open wound that it becomes dangerous. In hospitals, MRSA can cause severe wound infections in patients with weakened immune systems or after surgery. read more
Super bugs Constant threat Israel has endured several heavy outbreaks of resistant germs. The nation’s response has been exemplary. Despite the peculiarities, other countries are following its model. read more
Super bugs Fear of Bacteria A report is circulating saying that ten million people are going to die in the future due to resistances against antibiotics. The number is wrong. It is grounded in the exaggeration of a British study which, in turn, is working with overstatement. Distortion has become symptomatic within this topic. An analysis. read more
Super bugs Top Priority Antibiotic Resistance In Great Britain, superbugs have been in the center of attention since some well publicised outbreaks. Government initiatives aim to tackle the issue, but problems, like the lack of reliable data, remain. Here we provide an overview over the complex situation in the country and help you to get the most relevant information. read more
Super bugs Treasures straight out of our nose In the nose of all places, where resistant MRSA-bacteria are likely to be found, the researcher Andreas Peschel and his team have discovered an antibiotic that kills MRSA-bacteria. read more
Super bugs In Spain, apocalyptic scenarios of antibiotic resistance, but little action A huge, blood-thirsty monster resembling Godzilla faces medieval warriors in a battle. At closer look the monster can be identified as a giant bacterium – so huge in fact, that later it attempts to eat the whole earth. What we are watching is not a horror film, but a video by the Spanish government aiming to warn the public on the problem of antibiotic resistance. read more
Super bugs Antibiotics for colds In France, resistant germs have it easy. Because patients want antibiotics when they have a cold – and doctors oblige. But there are first signs of improvement. read more
Super bugs Pigs and bacteria In Denmark, there are more than twice as many pigs as humans, and twice as many antibiotics given to the animals as well. A perfect breeding ground for resistant bacteria – to which politics have failed to respond. read more
Super bugs Lost life Each year around 2.6 million Europeans are infected in hospital, and roughly 90,000 die. This has been discovered in a wide-ranging study, led by Alessandro Cassini from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). read more
Super bugs Antibiotics in the water British environmentalists are alarmed. Close to Indian pharmaceutical plants they have found high numbers of resistant bacteria. They blame remnants of antibiotics in the water. We have asked experts to evaluate the finding. read more
