Scientists have studied a new target for antibiotics in the greatest detail yet—in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Ionophore usage in poultry may cause an increase in antibiotic resistance to medically relevant drugs.

Now, though, antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing problem. The issue has been well-reported in humans; infections such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are often called ...

An international study by Michigan State University and partner researchers has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in animal ...

Brad Spellberg, MD, urges rethinking the ‘finish the course’ dogma for antibiotics: Extra days may do more harm than good.

As I head into my 25th year of working as a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist, one of the most important working relationships of my career is with the infection prevention department.

Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent ...

Many important antibiotics are becoming less effective against bacterial infections, as bacteria continue to evolve, gaining ...

An obscure group of phages offers insights into elements of microbial warfare—and blueprints for new antibiotics.

Researchers say the medication could work to treat more patients who don ... can get on with their lives while also minimizing the risk of antibiotic resistance, which can make future infections ...

Pharmacists are regularly facing pressure from patients to prescribe antibiotics for common colds, a new survey reveals. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) polled around 400 pharmacists ...

In a post on social media, the UKHSA says: "Antibiotics don’t work for colds and flu - got that?" "Imagine a world where common infections became life-threatening, because our medicines no ...