Tag: superbugs

A Perfect Storm: Diabetes and the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

New research reveals uncontrolled diabetes creates a breeding ground for superbugs. Learn how high blood sugar fuels antibiotic resistance and why managing diabetes is key to prevention. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 I. Introduction: A Growing Double Threat Imagine a tiny cut on your foot. For…

Antibiotic resistance: An adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on July 12 about the 15% increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria in 2020. The report is COVID-19: U.S. Impact on antimicrobial resistance. In the statement, the C.D.C. said that antibiotics were widely used to treat COVID-19 and bacterial infections during hospitalization. The report does not include the C.D.C.’s…