Superbug Infection Ages Hip Beyond Years

A 21-year-old woman from Northern Ireland developed a severe, antibiotic-resistant infection (MRSA) after a hip abscess, leading to long-term damage and the need for a hip replacement. Her case highlights the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which makes infections harder to treat and endangers medical procedures, emphasizing the importance of responsible antibiotic use and the urgent need for new treatments.