Larry Ellison bankrolling 118M vaccine research at Oxford
A £118m Ellison-funded program will use human challenge models and AI at Oxford to identify immune correlates for bacterial vaccines and tackle antibiotic resistance.
Racing against antibiotic resistance - Harvard Gazette
Increasing use of doxycycline and widespread antibiotic prescribing are driving rapid bacterial resistance, threatening STI treatment effectiveness and broader public-health gains.
Two men fell gravely ill last year; their infections link to deaths in the '80s
Melioidosis, caused by the soil bacterium B. pseudomallei, can be severe, often antibiotic-resistant, and requires prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment to reduce high fatality.
In 1954, doctors recognized the problem of resistance to antibiotics due to natural selection. The concern was that effective treatments could quickly become ineffective.
This trend may continue unless there is a reduction in the underlying factors that increase risk for invasive [group A strep] or there is an effective preventive measure such as a vaccine.
Holy water brimming with cholera compels illness cluster in Europe
Cholera strains in travelers highlight risks of antibiotic resistance and emphasizes the need for awareness and improved sanitation measures in low-income countries.