Research shows inside each bacterial cell different defence systems are forming partnerships and combining their strengths to effectively combat viral threats.

Scientists' discovery could pave the way for new alternatives to antibiotics

Between 90% - 95% of medical records which say people are allergic to the drug are wrong, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says.

Millions of people wrongly think they are allergic to penicillin 

There have been nationwide shortages of the drug due to rising Strep A infections in the UK.

Pharmacist says penicillin supplies for Strep A patients are 'patchy'

One pharmacist told ITV News a child with Strep A collapsed in front of him after her family had driven for miles to fulfil her prescription.

'My shelves are empty': Pharmacists lay bare reality of antibiotic supply issues

The department described how around one month's worth of stock, based on normal demand, was exhausted in less than 48 hours last week.

Group A Strep: Demand for antibiotics remains at an exceptional level, says DoH

Last week there were 150 scarlet fever outbreaks across the East of England, compared to just eight in the same week the year before.  

Health officials insist there's no antibiotic shortage as Strep A cases rise

There's a warning from the NHS here in the North West about unnecessary use of antibiotics leading to people becoming immune to the treatment.

North West NHS chiefs say ‘think twice’ about taking antibiotics

Passengers wearing face masks on the Jubilee Line in London, as workers are being encouraged to return to their offices, with a Government PR blitz commencing this week reminding people about the efforts taken to make workplaces "Covid-secure".

Antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections fell in 2020 for the first time since 2016, but there are warnings they will rise once more now people are mixing.

Are bloodstream infections likely to rise now Covid restrictions have ended?

Researchers have launched an online game to help the fight against resistance to antibiotics

Can you spot the lame sheep and help reduce the use of farm medicines?

Trials have found cefiderocol eradicated germs just as effectively as current treatments.

‘Trojan horse’ antibiotic effective against drug-resistant bacteria

The figures come from Public Health Wales which says resistance to the drugs is a future threat.

'45,000 fewer prescriptions' for antibiotics

There are fears that if no action is taken, drug-resistant infections could kill 10 million people a year by 2050.

One in five GP antibiotic prescriptions 'inappropriate'

PHE says up to a fifth of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary - taken for illnesses such as coughs and sore throats.

Patients urged to help 'Keep Antibiotics Working'

Scientists suggest that in 30 years antibiotic resistance will likely kill more people globally than cancer and diabetes combined.

Government campaign takes aims at antibiotic resistance

The threat of antibiotic resistance could lead to a "post-antibiotic apocalypse" if action is not taken, warns top doctor.

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