Antibiotic Resistance Rising in Helicobacter Strains from Karnataka

Antibiotic Resistance Rising in Helicobacter Strains from Karnataka

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A new study has found that Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that resides in the human stomach and causes ulcers, gastritis and stomach cancers, has gained so much resistance to two commonly used antibiotics - metronidazole and levofloxacin that the drugs may not be able to provide any relief any more
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Scientists Develop Curd Based Wound Healing Gel

Scientists Develop Curd Based Wound Healing Gel

A team of scientists from  IIT-Kharagpur has synthesized a low-cost gel from curd which not only retards the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria but also enhances wound healing

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Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in River Water

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in River Ganga

Antibiotic resistance appears to be spreading in the environment. A new study has found a large number of bacteria which are resistant to commonly used antibiotics in stretches of river Ganga

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Gut Bacteria Are a Reservoir of Drug Resistance Genes

Gut Bacteria Are a Reservoir of Drug Resistance Genes

Scientists at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute have found that friendly gut bacteria are a reservoir of drug resistance genes which when transferred to disease-causing bacteria may make them untreatable.

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Antibiotic Resistant Genes Found In Kerala Mangrove Ecosystem

Antibiotic Resistant Genes Found In Kerala Mangrove Ecosystem

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The researchers, who conducted the studies in four locations along Kerala coast, have found acriflavine, fluoroquinolone, beta-lactamase and methicillin-resistant genes in microbial populations in mangrove ecological systems. The genes having resistance to antibiotics have been found both in pristine environmental sites and regions affected by human activities.
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Even Educated Unaware About Proper Use of Antibiotics

Even Educated Unaware About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Survey

A new survey has revealed that not just illiterate but even educated people are not aware of the proper use of antibiotics and dangers of antibiotic resistance.

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New Study Finds Antibiotic Resistant Gene in Fresh Food Samples

Antibiotic drug resistance is assuming dangerous proportions at a global level and India is one of the worst affected countries. A new study in India has found bacteria resistant to the most powerful antibiotic in fresh food samples such as chicken, fish, and vegetables.

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Indian Startups Developing Rapid Tests to Help Check Antibiotic Resistance

Overuse and misuse of antibiotic drugs have given rise to disease-causing bugs developing resistance. In order to provide effective treatment for various infections, it has become necessary to quickly find out if an infection-causing agent is resistant or susceptible to drugs.

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