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The Alarming Rise of Antibiotic Resistance in Children's Infections

Antibiotics commonly used to treat childhood infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis are becoming less effective, with some antibiotics now less than 50% effective, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health—Southeast Asia. The regions most affected by reduced efficacy are Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including Indonesia and the Philippines. Antibiotic resistance is a global threat recognized by organizations such as the World Health Organization, and it is particularly dangerous for children as new antibiotics are less likely to be developed and made available for them. The study highlights the need for prioritizing the development of new antibiotic treatments for children and newborns.

via Newsweek|

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Global Study Reveals Alarming Decline in Antibiotic Efficacy for Childhood Infections

Antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for treating common childhood infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis are no longer effective in many parts of the world due to high rates of antibiotic resistance. A study led by the University of Sydney found that these antibiotics had less than 50 percent effectiveness in treating these infections. The most affected regions are in South-East Asia and the Pacific, where thousands of unnecessary deaths in children occur each year. The study highlights the urgent need for updated global antibiotic guidelines to address the rapidly evolving rates of antimicrobial resistance.

via EurekAlert|

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Global Study Reveals Alarming Ineffectiveness of Antibiotics for Childhood Infections

A study led by the University of Sydney has found that antibiotics commonly used to treat childhood infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis are no longer effective in many parts of the world due to high rates of antibiotic resistance. The research highlights the urgent need for updated global antibiotic guidelines to address the rapidly evolving rates of antimicrobial resistance. The most seriously affected regions are in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, where thousands of unnecessary deaths in children occur each year. The study emphasizes the need for increased funding and research into new antibiotic treatments for children and newborns.

via Medical Xpress|

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Grandmothers in historical Finland had immunity against infections, study finds.

A study by the University of Turku and the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology found that grandmothers played a significant role in preventing childhood mortality from infectious diseases in 18th and 19th century Finland. The research showed that grandmothers decreased all-cause and cause-specific mortality of children, particularly from smallpox, pulmonary and diarrheal infections. However, the study found no evidence of increased or earlier vaccination between children with or without grandmothers. The researchers suggest that the assistance provided by grandmothers in childcare was likely an important factor in ensuring the survival of children in historical Finnish society.

via Medical Xpress|

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Pediatric Brain Infections on the Rise in Las Vegas

The CDC is investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in children in and around Las Vegas, with doctors from other parts of the country reporting similar increases. The number of brain abscesses in kids tripled in Nevada in 2022, rising from an average of four to five a year to 18. Disease detectives are trying to figure out what is driving the increase, with some theories including the pandemic's impact on children's immune systems. Brain abscesses are pus-filled pockets of infection that spread to the brain and can cause seizures, visual disturbances, or changes in vision, speech, coordination, or balance.

via Fox 5 Las Vegas|

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