Could Bacteria-Fighting Viruses Replace Overused Antibiotics?Brendan Borrell
Lynn Cole had a blood infection she couldn’t shake. For years, she was in and out of the hospital. Each time antibiotics would force the infection to retreat. Each time it came roaring back. In the summer of 2020, the bacteria flooding Cole’s bloodstream stopped responding to antibiotics...
As the broad-spectrum antibacterial strategy, the abuse of antibiotics leads to the emergence of a large number of super resistant bacteria [3,4]. Especially, when the infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria occurs at the wound site, the wound healing becomes more difficult [5]. Hence, ...
While research advances could expand the use of vaccines against AMR, awareness and advocacy will play a vital role in successful implementation. “Bacteria continue to develop resistance to antibiotics, whereas the role of vaccines as a tool to fight AMR is currently undervalued and underacknowledged...
There are many nature-based antimicrobial solutions that could be used to decrease food spoilage and increase food safety. The use of bacteriophages (phages), viruses that infect bacteria but not human, animal or plant cells, is an example of a biotechno
Cultured dairy products are a rich source of “good bacteria” probiotics, which are microorganisms that promote a natural bacterial balance in your intestinal microflora and help increase immunity. Over 80 percent of your immune system is housed in your gut, so it’s no surprise thatprobiotic fo...
Drug-resistant strains of bacteria can arise from the abuse or overuse of antibiotics in cases of bacterial respiratory infections [73]. Bacteria can become resistant to the actions of conventional antibiotics by acquiring resistance genes or going through genetic alterations [74,75]. The rapid sprea...
cycle, whereby bacteria adhere to a substrate, followed by maturation of the biofilm and subsequent release of clusters of cells from the matrix of the biofilm (see reviews by Garrett et al. and Flemming & Wingender).6,7The concentrations of antibiotics needed to eradicate a biofilm can often...
The scientists think that rotifers could give important clues in the hunt for drugs to treat human infections caused by bacteria or fungi. Antibiotics are becoming less effective because the disease-causing microbes have evolved to become resistant and no longer respond to treatment. The World Health...
Horseradish has been proven to be very effective for destroying harmful bacteria that cause bronchitis, cough, cold, ear infection, the flu, strep throat, pneumonia and urinary tract infection. This root is a powerful immune booster and antioxidant. It stimulates blood flow to soothe inflammation,...