Imagining a
world where previously conquered illnesses — most profoundly the bubonic plague
— reemerged as a major health issue could be horrifying for some, and
unfortunately, it could one day become a reality, as bacteria develop stronger
resistance to antibiotics. Thankfully, there’s hope in sight: In a recently
published study,
researchers describe the discovery of a protein that could kill these so-called
superbugs and usher in a new era of antibiotic treatments.
The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report
in September,
bringing attention to three particularly antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Clostridium
difficile, Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, and Neisseria
gonorrheae. In the report, the CDC emphasized the importance of reducing
antibiotic misuse or overuse — either one allows bacteria to become
increasingly resistant, and these three strains are already resistant to most,
if not all, antibiotics. Other bacteria that were labeled as a threat, albeit
not as urgent, included various strains of Salmonella, Staphylococcus
aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, and tuberculosis…..To Read More…..
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