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

The human microbiome:Me, myself, us...Looking at human beings as ecosystems that contain many collaborating and competing species could change the practice of medicine ....“People are not just people. They are an awful lot of microbes, too.” – A cover article in The Economist looks at the recent advances in our view on ”the microbiome”, including how it may change our view on antibiotics treatment, but also on the field of genetics – The Economist; also brought forward by ReAct

Vitamin B3 can boost immunity to fightsuperbugs :Business Standard....."Antibiotics are wonder drugs, but they face increasing problems with resistance by various types of bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus,".......Adrian Gombart from Oregon State University said. "This could give us a new way to treat staph infections ...
Fortis' eICU establishes antibiogram to testsusceptibility of ...pharmabiz.com .....It not only increases the costs of health care, but may result in super infection due to antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, and could also increase the ...
Suspending Importation of Poor Quality MedicinesIs Necessary but ...AllAfrica.com....Antibiotics are medicines used in treatment of bacterial infections. ...bacteria to suboptimal medicines concentrations leading to bacterial resistance.

Australia - a successful case of control of fluoroquinolone resistance through regulation - EID

France – two cases of rifampicin-R meningococcal disease - Eurosurveillance

‘Livestock antibiotics could have contributed to human obesity’ – the Telegraph

Antibiotics can make young children heavier – a US study on a not-so-well known effect of antibiotics, in International Journal of Obesity, links higher weight to early ab use - BBC 

MRSA deaths fall fourth year in a row in UK– the Guardian

Norway– Almost 50% of chicken in a Norwegianstudy carried ESBL+ E coli - Aftenbladet

US-Infections fromtattoos lead to warning from FDA – Health Leaders Media

Tale of an outbreak of Klebsiella KPC at NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda,near Washington D.C: 18 patients contracted Klebsiella KPC (Klebsiella pneumoniae with the Klebsiella pn Carbapenemase), six died from it and five died from other causes. High class DNA epidemiological contact tracing revealed the details of spread – a commentary with criticism that the outbreak was kept secret for so long, in Washington Post

Catheter-Related Infections May Be Treated At Source Using 'Smart Catheters'

Completely New Way To Fight Bacterial Infections Using 'Naked Darth Vader' Approach

University Of East Anglia Breakthrough Boosts Bacterial Understanding 

Vitamin B3 May Help Kill Superbugs 

Genome Sequencing Employed To Help Quell Bacterial Outbreak In Clinical Center 

Limiting The Virulence Of A. baumanni 

Improving Understanding Of The Mechanism Involved In The Development Of Drug Resistance In Tuberculosis 

Pandemic Preparedness Lacking In Many US Schools 

Addressing The Problem Of Infections After Surgery With New Antibacterial Coating For Sutures 

Pathogen Survival May Be Promoted By Antibiotic Residues In Sausage Meat 

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

Soil Harbors Antibiotic Resistance:Identical resistance genes in soil and clinical bacteria hint at a dangerous genetic arms trade that is aggravating the antibiotic-resistance crisis. 
Rare Risk Of Severe Liver Injury In Older Patients From Common Antibiotics  
Muscle Function May Be Impaired By Triclosan, A Chemical Widely Used In Antibacterial Hand Soaps
New Materials Prevent Infection By Stopping Biofilm Formation 
The Journal Of The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Probes First Antibiotic Stewardship 
Protective Bacteria In The Infant Gut Have Resourceful Way Of Helping Babies Break Down Breast Milk 
Chronic Infections Unmasked By New Scientific Method 


Forgotten Technique Resurrected To Detect Resistant Tuberculosis 
Cattle Vaccine Works To Reduce E. Coli O157:H7 

Dynamic New Fast-Acting, Non-Toxic Disinfectant Could Tackle Hospital Infections  

Deciding Which Bacteria Made It Into The Drinking Water 

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

High Rate Of Drug-Resistant Germs Found In Families Of Kids With Staph Infections

No Urgent Need To Get Vaccinated To Prevent A Second Shingles Episode
Geriatric Facility Bathes Patients Daily With Antiseptic Cloths, Reducing MRSA Incidence
Vancomycin Dosage Regimen Developed for Obese Patients 
Fish Pedicures: Bacteria in Your Foot Soak:ABC News....Sampling and testing revealed those fish carried strains of several bacteria  
Health Chiefs Doubt a Traveler as Infection Cause:UnitedStates.....It is being suspected by health officials an antibiotic-resistant 
Kids With Staph Skin Infections Susceptible To MRSA Colonization 
Researchers Find A Chink In The Molecular Armor Of Killer Hospital Bacteria 
Kids With Staph Skin Infections Susceptible To MRSA Colonization 

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

Antibiotic Use Can Be Reduced By Shared Decision-Making Between Doctors And Patients
The Protective Role Of Skin Microbiota
Deadly 2011 E. coli Strain Decoded
Bacteriophages Recruited In The Fight Against Disease
MRSA - Rapid Whole-Genone Sequencing Impacts On Infection Control
How Bacteria Propagate Antibiotic Resistance: Researchers Unveil Molecular Details 
In Academic Hospitals MRSA Cases Doubled In 5 Years 
Germs At The Olympics - Ways To Prevent Illness In Large Crowds 
Study Examines Role Of Airports In Spreading Disease 
Antibiotic That Works In Low-Oxygen Setting Prevents Reactivation Of TB Infection, Says Pitt Team
Cargill Recalls U.S. Ground Beef After Salmonella Outbreak 

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

Potential Target For New Antibiotics
Warding Off Infection With Beneficial Bacteria 
Preventing The Spread Of Bacteria By Modifying Surfaces
S. aureus Infections and Reuse of Single-Dose Vials
Whooping Cough Epidemic In Washington State
Lessons From The 2010 California Whooping Cough Epidemic
Focusing On Sustainability Of Infectious Disease Surveillance 
La Jolla Institute Identifies Critical Cell In Fighting E. coli Infection
Fighting E. Coli Infection With Newly Discovered Cell
Reporting Of Hospital Infection Rates And Burden Of C. difficile, Canada 
New Tuberculosis Drug Combo Cuts Treatment Time 
MRSA Bug Found On One Third Of Nurses' Bags 
Disposables Could Help Defeat Hospital Acquired Infections 

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

Silver Is Toxic To Bacteria But Too Small A Dose May Enhance Microbes' Immunity Novel Approach Seeks New Drugs To Treat Human And Non-Human Cells  The Body Discovery Opens Door To Attacking Biofilms That Cause Chronic Infections Lab Solutions Needed To Protect American Agriculture And Public Health Critical Cell In Fighting E. coli Infection Identified   Gain and Antibiotic Research - pharmabiz.com...Confirming a bacterial infection, selecting the right antibiotic  Increasing bacterial resistance to anti-biotic will wipe away all ...Health(Y) Destination  Correlation between antibiotics use and antibiotic resistance seems quick and strong, according to a large study over 8 years from the US, published recently in Clinical Infectious Diseases   Why antibiotics are losing the war against bacteria- Telegraph.co.uk  South Sudan and antibiotic resistance – among the many problems of the new state is it’s deficient health system, and the OTC sale of antibiotics, inviting MDR bacteria –Sudan Tribune"Private Physicians Drive Up Antibiotic Resistance, Helped Along By Patients”  -an interesting, but possibly not so well-founded conclusion of an otherwise extremely interesting article in CID“Resistance to antibiotics is becoming a crisis” – Opinion of Washington Post  Israel – leaked report showing high prevalence of MRB in Haifa hospitals; with the worse statistics – Jerusalem Post  MRSA bacteremias and C diff continues to drop – demonstrated by data from Scotland, including a list of measures taken over the last few years - eGovmonitor

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

Seeking An Alternative For Antibiotics To Fight Bacterial Infections
In The War Against Bacterial Infections, Innate Immune System Protein Provides New Target
Babies With Pet Dogs Or Cats Have Fewer Respiratory Tract Infections 

Proliferation Of Toxic Cyanobacteria Favored By Global Warming 

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Raising Vitamin D Concentrations May Reduce Hospital Acquired Infection Rates

New Vaccine Candidate For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, The Cause Of Many Hospital-Acquired Infections  

Human-Animal Diseases - Top Hotspots Around The World 

What Has Killed 56 Children In Cambodia? World Health Organization Baffled 

Mysterious Cambodian Deaths May Be Virulent Strain Of Hand Foot And Mouth 

DNA Turns On And Off Leading To Jekyll And Hyde Bacteria 

Research Team Discovers How Bacteria Sense Salt Stress 

In Developing Countries Millions Of Diabetics Could Die Of Tuberculosis 

Airways More Acidic In Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Less Effective At Killing Bacteria 

Preop Skin Prep for Preventing Surgical-Site Infections  

Arsenic-loving bacterium needs phosphorus after all  

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

Rare Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spotted in U.S. Hospital: U.S. News & World Report....Swift treatment, stronger infection control prevented spread. ... It is rare in the United States, but more common in areas including India, Pakistan,Cambodia and other Asian ... This bacteria is very problematic and highly resistant to antibiotics.
Drug-Resistant Germ In Rhode Island Hospital Raises Worries: NPR (blog).....A highly resistant form of a common bacterium recentlypopped up in two Rhode Island ... TB That Resists All Drugs Is Found InIndia Jan. ...originally seen in New Delhi, that confer resistance topractically all antibiotics. 

HIV - Bacterial Vaginosis Linked To Greater Female-to-Male Transmission

Seasonal Prescribing Changes And Antibiotic Resistance 

Researchers Measure The Rate Of DNA Transfer From Viruses To Bacteria 

Detecting Streptococcal Infection In Newborns Using Improved Diagnostic Test 

In Lyme Disease, Inflammatory Bacterial Deposits Remain After Antibiotic Treatment 

Infection Control Practices For Home Patients 

Body's Own Response Helps TB Bacteria Survive In Mouse Model 

Antibiotics Called "Dangerous" for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Chronic UTI Sufferers CME 

Specific MRSA Strain Not Significant Factor in Death Risk in Bacteremia CME 

Colonization Common in Household Contacts of Patients With S aureus CME  

How Stomach Ulcer Bacterium Avoids Acid 

Commensal Bacteria Help Fight Viruses 

Improved Understanding Of How Bacteria Spread 

Adolescent Understanding Of STD Transmission Greater Than Public Health Messages Assume, Pitt Study Finds

Treating Urinary Tract Infections Without Antibiotics 

Beating Urinary Tract Infections In Mouse Model 

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

High Rate Of Drug-Resistant Germs Found In Families Of Kids With Staph Infections
No Urgent Need To Get Vaccinated To Prevent A Second Shingles Episode
Antibiotic Ointments Overused And Misused By N.Y. Prison Inmates 
Kids With Staph Skin Infections Susceptible To MRSA Colonization 
Researchers Find A Chink In The Molecular Armor Of Killer Hospital Bacteria 
Geriatric Facility Bathes Patients Daily With Antiseptic Cloths, Reducing MRSA Incidence 
New Untreatable Gonorrhea Could Cause Epidemic Of Sexually Transmitted Infections 
10% Of TB Cases In China Are Drug-Resistant Strains 
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Increasing 
Vancomycin Dosage Regimen Developed for Obese Patients  
Fecal Transplantation for C difficile: An Evolving 'Art' 
Family of patient who died from antibiotic-resistant bacteria looking for answers:Edmonton Journal..... According to informationpreviously released by provincial health officials, a female patient was infected with the antibiotic-resistant acinetobacter bacteria while having emergency surgery in India in April. She returned to Edmonton with an infection... 
Hospital hygiene failed: Edmonton Journal......Health officials confirmed that a frail man having high risk surgery contracted the antibiotic-resistant acineto bacter bacteria carried to the Royal Alex by an infected female patient. The woman had travelled to the Indian subcontinent in April. 
Resistant bacteria blamed in death of man: Edmonton Sun.....The bacteria was initially introduced to the hospital by a woman whofell ill after undergoing emergency surgery while in the Indian subcontinent. Staff at the hospital diagnosed the woman with three separate antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 
Health & Science: The Muslim News....It is estimated 25000 people die each year in the European Union (EU) from antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistant infections are a global problem -for example, in India there have been cases of TB that have not responded to... 
Remedying Global Health R&D: AllAfrica.com....In2009 WHO identified antibiotic resistance as one of the three greatest threatsto health. But even as the problem has grown in recent years, staff cuts andmergers have reduced the ability of pharmaceutical companies to respond to thethreat, ... 
Health officials investigate potential link between antibiotic-resistant ...Edmonton Journal... EDMONTON - Health officials suspecta Royal Alexandra Hospital patient died after picking up antibiotic-resistant bacteria brought to Edmonton by an infected traveller. After the infection wasdiscovered, Alberta Health Services closed various Royal ...  

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

Probiotics Decrease Risk for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea
Probiotic Prophylaxis Not Better Than Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infection
Off-Label Antibiotic Use In Agriculture Should Be Banned In Canada 
New Process Gives Antibacterial Coating To Stainless Steel 
Different Antimicrobial Metals Evaluated For Use In Water Filters 

Harvard Team Cracks Code For New Drug Resistant Superbugs 

93 Sick In 23 States With Salmonella From Ohio Mail Order Hatchery 

1 In 4 Pneumococcal Disease Patients In High Risk Groups Die 

The impact of antimicrobial resistance in the human health sector and in theveterinary sector – a "One Health" perspective - Information from thePresidency- EU Council  

UK – 25% rise in gonorrhoea, and on top of that, it may become untreatable - BBC

Canada – VRE outbreak temporarily closes unit at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital inOrillia – Simcoe.com

Increasing Incidence Of Clostridium difficile Infection 

Dysentery May Be Treatable With Cheap Arthritis Drug 

Controlling Bacterial Population Density Within Infections 

Common Antibiotic Found To Carry Heart Risk 

Keeping Patients Safe From Infection in Outpatient Settings 

Preventing Spread Of HIV And TB In African Prisons 

Gut Bacteria Help Fend Off Invaders, Suggesting Ways To Prevent Or Treat The Effects Of Some Dangerous Forms Of E. coli 

A Killer Of Superbugs 

Hospitals In Large Cities May Act As Breeding Grounds For The Superbug MRSA Prior To It Spreading To Smaller Hospitals 

Distinguishing Between Tuberculosis And Sarcoidosis Using Biosignatures