Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
A global study spanning 82 countries reveals that antibiotic resistance in bacteria is rising, posing significant risks to vulnerable populations. The report highlights the challenges faced by immunocompromised individuals, such as transplant recipients, in treating common infections.
Why it matters
The decline in antibiotic efficacy threatens modern medicine's ability to treat routine infections, potentially reversing decades of progress in healthcare.
Exclusive: Research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022 Harry Booth has had a rough run through Australia’s coldest months. The 13-year-old has been in and out of hospital with a range of common chest and urinary tract infections that his doctors find challenging to treat.
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