antimicrobial-resistance

IntroductionPersonal care items are commonly viewed as passive vehicles for microbial transfer; however, the physicochemical stresses they impose may actively shape microbial persistence, community composition, and the distribution of resistance-associated determinants. Electric shavers may therefore constitute an underrecognized anthropogenic niche for the enrichment of clinically relevant antim…

IntroductionStaphylococcus species, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, are leading opportunistic pathogens responsible for a wide range of infections, with antimicrobial resistance—including high rates of macrolide resistance—severely limiting treatment options. The msrA gene encodes the ABC-F protein MsrA, which mediates inducible resistance to 14-membered macrolides and type B streptogramins. …

In rural Rajasthan, this outreach initiative addressed the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through 14 interactive workshops facilitated by the third IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG 3). Neha Jain, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, and her team educated students on microbiology and responsible antibiotic use, empowering young minds and fostering sustai…

We have been using and misusing antibiotics for years both in human and veterinary medicine. Residues of antibiotics are released from wastewaters to the environment where they enhance the spread of antibiotic resistance. This is why several antibiotic-resistant superbug strains are emerging around the world and putting the health system under a lot of pressure. […] The post #FEMSmicroBlog: Antim…