Antimicrobial Activity of Bacillus Sp. Isolated Strains of Wild Honey
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Antimicrobial Activity of Bacillus Sp. Isolated Strains of Wild Honey

Honey has been used in ancient medicine as a beneficial aliment. It has a wonderful effect on wound healing, bedsore, and ulcer treatment. Recently, the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria has posed a threat to human health, likely resulting in the extinction of human generations. Natural products of bacteria are the…

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April 27, 2022
Synthetic Antibacterial Minerals: Harnessing a Natural Geochemical Reaction to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
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Synthetic Antibacterial Minerals: Harnessing a Natural Geochemical Reaction to Combat Antibiotic Resistance

The misuse and overuse of antibiotics in livestock and clinical settings is increasing the natural selection of multidrug-resistant bacteria. The resultant is antibiotic resistance bacteria along with the rise in mortality and financial burden on livestock and the healthcare industry. Hence, there is a need for novel strategies to deal…

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February 5, 2022
Emergence of Methicillin Resistance Predates the Clinical Use of Antibiotics
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Emergence of Methicillin Resistance Predates the Clinical Use of Antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is an ancient phenomenon common in environmental bacteria, however resistance in human pathogen is the unpredicted modern phenomenon which is a result of overuse and misuse of antibiotics. One of the most common antibiotic resistant bacteria is Methicillin-resistant S. aureus. It is the major cause of over 1,71,000…

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January 17, 2022
Effect on Antimicrobial Resistance of a Policy Restricting Over-the-Counter Antimicrobial Sales in a Large Metropolitan Area, São Paulo, Brazil
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Effect on Antimicrobial Resistance of a Policy Restricting Over-the-Counter Antimicrobial Sales in a Large Metropolitan Area, São Paulo, Brazil

It is a well-established fact that misuse of antibiotics is the prime factor accelerating the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. To counteract this, the World Health Organisation recommends restricting Over the Counter (OTC) antibiotic sales globally. Many policies are in place for regulating OTC sales, especially in low- and…

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January 12, 2022
The Usage of Antibiotics by COVID-19 Patients with Comorbidities: The Risk of Increased Antimicrobial Resistance
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The Usage of Antibiotics by COVID-19 Patients with Comorbidities: The Risk of Increased Antimicrobial Resistance

The use of antibiotics in healthcare settings is very common and it is more critical in a conditions like intensive care unit or in case of immunocompromised patients. The physicians need to prescribe the antibiotics sometimes to treat the primary bacterial infection/s or at times to avoid any secondary condition.…

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January 9, 2022
A Review of Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry Farming within Low-Resource Settings
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A Review of Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry Farming within Low-Resource Settings

The emergence, spread, and persistence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in poultry sector makes up a substantial portion of the global antimicrobial use and is a major global public health threat to the world. The Countries continue to transit from low- to middle income countries (LMICs), with an increased demand for…

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December 27, 2021
An Update on Eight “New” Antibiotics against Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
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An Update on Eight “New” Antibiotics against Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

The incidence of antibiotic resistance is here and is increasing at a higher pace globally. The patients visiting hospital for treatment nowadays end up losing life because of deadly infections caused by drug resistant bacteria, especially Gram-negative bacteria. Further, low financial investment and lack of innovation in the development of…

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November 9, 2021
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Challenge Awaiting the Post COVID-19 Era
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Antimicrobial Resistance: A Challenge Awaiting the Post COVID-19 Era

Antimicrobial resistance and Covid-19 are dual threat to humans. Social distancing, using masks and frequent hand hygiene is the key to prevent covid-19 infection. A sudden increase in usage of hand sanitiser and other non-pharmaceutical approaches is observed during the current pandemic situation. Do these practices have any role in…

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September 21, 2021
Understanding the Complexities of Antibiotic Prescribing Behaviour in Acute Hospitals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography
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Understanding the Complexities of Antibiotic Prescribing Behaviour in Acute Hospitals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography

The injudicious use of antibiotics stands as the number one reason for the development and spread of antibiotic resistance in humans. This is further intensified due to the human behaviours which are intensely intertwined with antibiotic use and practices. Inappropriate prescription of antibiotics by the healthcare professional is an issue.…

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August 12, 2021