Antimicrobial resistance

Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing “Silent Pandemic”, Scientists Warn

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Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing “Silent Pandemic”, Scientists Warn

Agricultural practices are contributing to the problem, experts said. (Representative pic) Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a “silent pandemic” that needs to be addressed urgently. According to molecular biologist Norman van Rhijn from the University of Manchester in the UK, … Read more

Canada introduces new guidelines to tackle antimicrobial resistance – National

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Canada introduces new guidelines to tackle antimicrobial resistance – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size In response to the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, the Public Health Agency of Canada on Friday announced new national prescribing guidelines for antibiotics. PHAC is partnering with Vancouver-based health technology company Firstline to roll out digital national guidelines to health-care providers across Canada. These guidelines will … Read more