Expanding TB prevention could save millions of lives and yield major economic benefits, global study finds

Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. A new study recently published ...
AZ Central

Drug-resistant 'nightmare' bacterial infections are on the rise, CDC warns. What to know

Difficult-to-treat infections caused by dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria are on an alarming upward climb, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a recent health alert. Known ...
Medscape

Drug-Resistant TB at Record Levels in England

Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England increased by 13.6% in 2024 compared with the previous year, according to new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). There were 5490 TB notifications in ...
Medical Xpress

Drug-resistant Salmonella rife in Uganda's poorest region

In the dry, isolated area of Karamoja in northeastern Uganda—the country's poorest sub-region—children have long suffered from malnutrition and water shortages. Now a study has shown that nearly half ...
Los Angeles Times

CDC warns of dramatic rise in dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. How you can protect yourself

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Infection rates in the U.S. have surged because of a drug-resistant “super bug,” according to the CDC Medical ...
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Health warning issued as drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ infections continue to rise

Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70 per cent between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists. Bacteria ...