Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
A global study across 82 countries has documented a concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria between 2004 and 2022, with resistance increasing in every region and leaving children increasingly vulnerable to common infections. The research highlights real-world challenges, exemplified by cases like 13-year-old Harry Booth, who struggles with recurring infections that are difficult to treat due to his immunocompromised status following a kidney transplant.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
A global study across 82 countries has documented a concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria between 2004 and 2022, with resistance increasing in every region and leaving children increasingly vulnerable to common infections. The research highlights real-world challenges, exemplified by cases like 13-year-old Harry Booth, who struggles with recurring infections that are difficult to treat due to his immunocompromised status following a kidney transplant.
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