http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on antibiotic resistance and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/news/ Cases of infection with the Colombian variant of a US bacterium, USA300, have increased by eight per cent in six years.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/bacterial-infection-spreading-in-colombia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceSat, 17 Oct 2009 11:16:22 GMTA round-up of the latest articles about vaccination, new life for expiring Tamiflu stocks, turkeys in Chile catching swine flu, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/swine-flu-science-update-10-september-2009.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceThu, 10 Sep 2009 12:38:59 GMTA study looking at malaria parasites' response to artemisinin-based antimalarial drugs confirms growing resistance in western Cambodia.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/new-study-confirms-growing-antimalarial-resistance.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceMon, 03 Aug 2009 02:07:58 GMTA mixture of two drugs has wiped out extensively drug-resistant TB in the laboratory and clinical trials are planned.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/ray-of-hope-for-drug-resistant-tb.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceFri, 06 Mar 2009 03:23:48 GMTThe WHO has confirmed resistance to the malaria drug artemisinin at the Thai-Cambodia border, prompting urgent action.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/who-cracks-down-on-new-malaria-resistance.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 04 Mar 2009 03:13:03 GMTAs tuberculosis strains that are resistant to all known drugs continue to emerge, scientists are trying new approaches to drug development.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/new-ideas-in-the-war-against-tuberculosis.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceFri, 27 Feb 2009 03:04:25 GMTThe first sign that the key malaria parasite has some resistance to the wonder drug artemisinin have emerged on the Thai-Cambodian border.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/resistance-to-key-malaria-drug-emerges.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceMon, 26 Jan 2009 05:04:18 GMTClones of extremely aggressive bacteria have been found in patients living in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/researchers-discover-bacteria-never-seen-in-andean.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 03 Dec 2008 05:03:52 GMTOveruse of a drug used in treating malaria may play a role in growing resistance to a related antibiotic, according to a new study in Guyana.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/malaria-drug-contributing-to-antibiotic-resistance.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 30 Jul 2008 04:44:01 GMTMultidrug-resistant TB needs more research to equip healthcare workers with the right tools, write Frank G. J. Cobelens and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/drug-resistant-tb-needs-massive-research-increase.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceThu, 17 Jul 2008 05:10:42 GMTFollowing successful clinical trials of a new tool to diagnose drug-resistant TB, the WHO has endorsed its use in all affected countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/powerful-new-tool-to-diagnose-drug-resistant-tb.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 02 Jul 2008 04:30:13 GMTA study has found that around one third of antimalarial drugs available in six African cities are below WHO standards.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/one-third-of-african-antimalarials-substandard-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceMon, 12 May 2008 12:45:23 GMTAn antibiotic used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis may increase resistance to pneumoccocal disease, according to a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/tb-antibiotic-use-has-resistance-side-effect-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceMon, 31 Mar 2008 05:11:18 GMTInternational surveillance systems are needed to curb the rise of antibiotic resistance.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/surveillance-vital-for-tackling-antibiotic-resista.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:15:00 GMTMany factors are increasing antibiotic resistance, and authorities, doctors and patients all have a role in fighting it, writes Jia Hepeng.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/antibiotic-resistance-and-the-developing-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:07:33 GMTWith the worldwide growth of resistance, new antibiotics are increasingly needed. But R&D can be expensive and time-consuming, says James Love.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/prizes-not-prices-to-stimulate-antibiotic-r-d-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMTReducing antibiotic use is not enough to curb the rise of resistance in the developing world, say Zulfiqar A. Bhutta and Syed Rehan Ali.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/reducing-antibiotics-not-enough-to-stem-resistance.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMTTackling antibiotic resistance requires well-run diagnostic laboratories, says Pradeep Seth.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/antibiotic-resistance-calls-for-better-diagnostic-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMTPriya Shetty answers some common questions surrounding antibiotic resistance, and the dangers for the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/antibiotic-resistance-frequently-asked-questions.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMTHIV drug resistance is becoming a major threat to China's fight against HIV/AIDS, according to researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/antibiotic-resistance/hiv-drug-resistance-on-the-rise-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_antibioticresistanceWed, 28 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/