Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Particularly Dangerous Salmonella Bacteria Discovered Improved Methods And Estimates Of Infectious Disease Burden Needed  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria pass genes down through generations and out to other strains. Bacteria-Tainted Ultrasound Gel Seized By FDA  Quickly Spreading Gene Linked To Asian MRSA Epidemic  Transmission Of MRSA Between Mothers And Newborns Examined  Preventing Clostridium difficile Infections   Sepsis Common In USA Hospitals, Unawareness High  Tuna Linked To Salmonella Outbreak, Moon Marine USA Corp Recalls 58,828 Pounds  Method To Detect Stealthy, 'Hypervirulent' Salmonella Strains  When Beach Sand May Become Unsafe For Children, Play  Study Shows First N.C. Case Of Feral Pig Exposure To Brucella suis Bacteria Researchers Find Joint Failures Potentially Linked To Oral Bacteria Antibiotics Kill Bacteria By Damaging Their DNA Mystery Skin Disease Kills 19 In Vietnam

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

WHO – new book published: “The evolving threatof antimicrobial resistance - Options for action” 

Denmark: –      worry about CPE (“ESBL-carba”) – CPE has been found on 15 occasions from 2008; all imported – but one.  Theme on “Hyper-resistant bacteria in Denmark”  by SSI 

Netherlands –   high occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in surface waters of rivers Meuse, Rhine and New Meuse; may come from manure from animals, or from waste water, and risks tothe public are specified in the abstract  - RIV

Media attention after article on “deadly bacteria jumping between pigs and men” in Netherlands–  vk.nl

France – carbapenemase-producing Acinetobacterspp found in cattle – OXA-23 - EID 

Croatia ex Bosnia – NDM-1-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, patient blood sample - EID 

US:–      IDSA proposes “fast track” for antibiotics” – “Special Population Limited Medical Use” mechanism to providedrug development incentives; presented to Congress - IDSA 

MRSA pneumonia linked to cluster of influenza deaths  – Maryland DoH –  CIDRAP
High levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria on meat in US retail stores –  Report from NARMS/FDA - wired
C difficile linked to 14 000 US deaths per year – a CDC report stirs media attention
‘Most C diff infections start in healthcare facilities’ – HealthLeaders Media

ECDC Director Marc Sprenger stresses 'one health' approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance problems in humans and animals  
The European Union summary report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2010  
US–      long term increase in antibiotic resistance in urinary E coli isolates, especially against ciprofloxacin (3 to17.1%), and TMP-SMX (17.9 to 24.2%) between 2000 and 2010. Nitrofurantoin-R still low : AAC

Australia– study finds misuse of antibiotics in RACF:s (Residential Aged Care Facilities) ”reservoirs of antibiotic resistance” – news.com.au

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Does homeopathy works against bacterial infection when the infection has become antibiotic resistant? – Discover the answer for this question 
AntibioticStewardship in the US Woefully Weak, Experts At Global ...Forbes... responsible for the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans, ... They include Brazil, India, and South Korea, but also more recent ones such ... 
WHO Chief: The End of Modern Medicine Is Coming....Care2.com.....Where the risk of infection made it too dangerous for simple, routine surgeries such ... She continued: “Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise in Europe, ... 

Antibiotic resistance, the new threat: Postnoon.... to developing resistance, antibiotics disrupt the normal bacterial flora ... a valid prescription – the commonestsource of antibiotic abuse in India. 
The Bacteriophage Comes of Age: Medscape....What if we had an agent that could kill bacteria without contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistance? What if this agent were also low cost, ... 
Epistem and Xcelris sign sales and marketing deal for TB test: Proactive Investors UK.....Epistem said Genedrive will be targeted at providing the 'gold standard'....for TB identification and antibiotic resistance testing and will be riced 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and resistance – By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Portable Device Rapidly Detects Infectious Diseases

Bacterium Fine-Tunes Proteins For Enhanced Functionality

How E. coli Bacteria Hijack Cells' Directional Mechanism

No Antibodies Required For Immunity Against Some Viruses 

Bacterium's Secrets Revealed By Pioneering Research 

Researchers Suggest That Bacteria Communicate By Touch - Study 

How Sulfa Drugs Kill Bacteria Yields 21st Century Drug Development Target 

Soil Bacteria Discovery Paves The Way For New Synthesis Of Antibiotics 

Do Bacteria Have Built-In Cell Death Mechanisms? 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Tool Can Help Save Lives By Quickly Tracing Origins Of Foodborne Pathogens
Decoding The Molecular Machine Behind E. coli And Cholera 
New Hope For Total Joint Replacement Patients: Immunization For MRSA On The Horizon 
Compound May Help In Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs 
Gut Bacteria May Have Role In Obesity 
Study Finds Weight Loss Can Be Contagious 

Publication Of Novel Tuberculosis Research Technology 

Antibiotics May Not Be Needed for Acute Rhinosinusitis CME  

Mortality Rates Reduced With Zinc in Children With Pneumonia CME  

Low Rate of Febrile UTI After Correction of Vesicoureteral Reflux CME 

Czech Republic from Egypt - NDM-1 positive Acinetobacter baumannii, via repatriated patient – spread to one other patientin same room in ICU. First NDM-1 in Czech Republic - Eurosurveillance 

Ireland, in child arrived from India; NDM-1-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae; first NDM-1Enterobacteriaceae reported in Ireland -Eurosurveillance

Germany – two more MRSA colonized babies found in the Freiburg neonatal clinic - Focus

Hungary – “2500 infected by MDR bacteria, 700 deaths for last year”, andthis is probably underestimates, says Prof. Csaba Balazs of a Budapest hospital - Baon 

Cyprus – “Make antibiotics less available!”, after article –Cyprus Mail

US – ”Sinus infections not cured by AB:s”; a  study in JAMA 

Norway –Mycoplasma pneumoniae on the retreat; “now back to penicillin V!” -  FHI

Brazil-Medical tourism and the enormous sums it involves, to be weighedagainst the risk of contract and spread of MDR bacteria -Folha   
”Optimisation of infection prevention and control in acutehealth care by use of behaviour change: a systematic review” – The Lancet Infectious Diseases 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

The FDA's Confusing Message On Antibiotic Use On Farms: WBUR...While I agree that prophylactic treatment of farm animals is the primary problem indeveloping antibiotic resistant bacteria, the author misspoke  
'Untreatable' Gonorrhea Looms, CDC Warns: MedPage Today...By Crystal Phend, SeniorStaff Writer, MedPage Today Gonorrhea is putting up increasing resistance tothe last antibiotic class highly effective against it, ... 

Bacterial Bronchitis Frequent in Children With Chronic Wet Cough CME 

Intervention Curbs Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infection CME 

Tackling Prescription Drug Abuse With Formulary Restriction?

Manuka Honey Could Be The Answer For Treating And Preventing Wound Infections

Pneumonia Survival May Improve With Stimulation Of Brain Hormone Action 

How Bacteria Behind Serious Childhood Disease Evolve To Evade Vaccines 

Stealthy Leprosy Pathogen Evades Critical Vitamin D-Dependent Immune Response 

Vaccine development: Man vs MRSA 

Penicillin and Multiple Sclerosis: Is There a Connection?  

In Hospitals, Transmission Of Clostridium Difficile May Not Be Through Contact With Infected Patients 

New Insight Into 2011 E. coli Outbreaks In Europe Provided By Whole-Genome Sequencing 

Anthrax Susceptibility Varies Between Individuals 

How Bacteria Come Back From The Dead 

Four ways Monsanto threatens the environment and public health 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Gastrointestinal Problems In Autistic Children May Be Due To Gut Bacteria 
Fighting Infections Diseases - Blocking pathogen's Entry Into Cells 

Fighting Infectious Diseases - New Strategy 

Neglected Yaws Disease - Changing Oral Antibiotic Administration Might Help Eliminate It 

Short, Sharp Shock Treatment For E. coli 

UGA Scientists 'Hijack' Bacterial Immune System 

Can a vaccine cure Haiti's cholera? 

Pneumococcal Vaccine for Older Adults Approved: FDA 

The EU Commission “Proposal for adecision of the European Parliament and of the Council on serious cross-borderthreats to health”, which include antimicrobialresistance 

Finland – MRSAinvestigation; after MRSA was found in a clinical sample of onepatient at Raumo central hospital, of the 250 so far screened, 9 were found tocarry the bacteria 
Successful fighting againstHAI inWest Sussex – no cases of MRSA in 2011, and C difficile also reduced – The Argus
Germany – “savings and lackof staff reason for outbreak” ofMRSA in Bremen-Mitte neonatal unit, with three dead, it is said in aninvestigation – NWZ online 
The FDA restriction on cephalosporin use now commented in Scientific American 

Enigmatic fossils are neither animals nor bacteria  

MRSA Post Tympanostomy Tube Placement Does Not Mean More Surgery Or Complications 

Bacteria Battle Against Toxic Fluoride 

Research Suggests New Way To Ensure Effectiveness Of TB Treatment 

Ireland – publicinformation campaigning on ABR debated; Irish Times 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Novel Use Of Drug Saves Children From Deadly E. Coli Bacteria Disease

Risk for Wheeze in Kids Increased With Antibiotics, Acetaminophen 

Hospital-Acquired C difficile Infection Prolongs Length of Stay 

The Next Generation of Cephalosporins: New Additions in the Arsenal Against cSSSIs 

When Staph Won't Go Away: Bacteremia and Salvage Therapy 

Antimicrobial Treatment for Advanced Periodontal Disease  

Purdue Scientists Reveal How Bacteria Build Homes Inside Healthy Cells 

ViroPharma Announces Approval Of Modernized Labeling For Vancocin® (vancomycin Hydrochloride, USP) Capsules 

Researchers Mirror Human Response To Bacterial Infection And Resolution In Mice 

Drugs Used To Overcome Cancer May Also Combat Antibiotic Resistance 

Increasing Condom Use, Reducing Sexually Transmitted Infections Through Behavioral Interventions 

Tuberculosis - How Effective Is Cod Liver Oil? 

How Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Cells Form 

Scientists Develop Animal Model For TB-Related Blindness 

Oral Antibiotic Superior to Topical Antibiotic in Trichiasis Trial   

Does the Cranberry Beat Antibiotics for Recurrent UTIs? 

Antimicrobial Treatment for Advanced Periodontal Disease  
Sewage Treatment Plants May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance Problem 

AgaDerm® (NVC-422 Gel) May Be A Welcome Alternative To Bacitracin And Neomycin For Treating Skin Infections 

New Discovery Bonds To Anthrax Spores, Not Just Anthrax Bacteria 

Closing In On An Ulcer- And Cancer-Causing Bacterium 

Unpleasant Smell Linked To Gonorrhea In Men 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Will New Antimicrobials Overcome Resistance Among Gram-negatives?  
Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Long-Term Care 
Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections in an Era of Public Reporting: Present and Future  CME 

Septin proteins take bacterial prisoners 

Study Identifies Risk Factors for C Difficile Infection, Colonization  CME 

Stopping the Hospital Spread of Gram-Negative Bacilli 

Gene Exchange Encouraged By Antibiotics In Swine Feed 

Unlocking Bacteria's Beneficial Side 

Princeton Community Hospital Integrates Advanced Germ-Killing Technology Into Its Patient Care Program 

Bacteria Present In Abundance In Public Restrooms 

MRSA: From A Nosocomial Pathogen To An Omnipresent Source Of Infection 

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Defeated By New Compound

New Way To Defeat Drug-Resistant Superbugs: Renew Their Susceptibility To Antibiotics 

New Weapon In Battle Against Superbugs Inspired By Corkscrews 

First Healthcare-Associated Infection Assay On The BD MAX™ System Launches In Europe 

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

New TB Treatment Limits Infection While Reducing Drug Resistance 

Salmonella Scare Hits Smucker Peanut Butter, USA

"Think Hard Before Using Antibiotics" Message To UK Hospitals 

No Antibiotics For Future Infections? Possible If Nothing Is Done Today 

Stopping "Superbugs" In Their Tracks 

First-Of-Its-Kind 'Drug Resistance Index' For Superbugs Reveals Worrying Pattern Of Antibiotic Use In The Southeastern United States 

Norway Marks Antiobiotic Awareness Day With Focus On UTI Treatment 

Awards To Recognize Best Practices In Reducing And Eliminating Healthcare Associated Infections 

Bacteria Responsible For Common Infections May Protect Themselves By Stealing Immune Molecules 

Interfering With The Ability Of Biofilm-Forming Bacteria To Sense Starvation Increases Their Susceptibility To Antibiotics 

Researcher Determines How Legionnaires' Bacteria Proliferate, Cause Disease 

Avidocin™ Proteins Prevent And Treat E. Coli O157 Diarrhea In Animal Study 

Bacteria Behind Common Infections Appropriate Immune Molecules Sent To Destroy Them 

Antibiotics For Acne Linked To Sore Throat