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health-pets1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rising Concern: Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs in Half of Pet Dogs"

A study found that over half of pet dogs with diarrhea are carrying antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, posing a risk to human owners. The widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture and medicine is contributing to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. The presence of superbugs in companion animals could lead to the emergence of new drug-resistant diseases in humans. Measures need to be taken to control the occurrence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from pet dogs to mitigate the public health risks.

via Daily Mail|

#antibiotic-resistant-superbugs #drug-resistance #e-coli

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Revolutionary Breakthrough: Unraveling the Secrets of Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs'

A research team led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered a way to sabotage antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" by targeting a key piece of machinery that pathogens use to infect host cells. The team developed a test to identify next-generation drugs that can target this vulnerable cellular machinery, potentially making significant progress in public health. By studying the Type 3 secretion system, which is essential for pathogenic microbes, the researchers found that blocking the assembly of a protein complex called the translocon can render the pathogen ineffective. The team used luciferase enzymes as tracers to identify molecules that break the translocon. This research not only has implications for pharmaceuticals and public health but also advances our understanding of how microbes infect healthy cells.

via Phys.org|

#antibiotic-resistant-superbugs #drug-development #health