Group B Streptococcus Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance in African Populations
New data reveals high antibiotic resistance in Group B Streptococcus
A large-scale meta-analysis reveals high rates of GBS vertical transmission and significant resistance to tetracycline in African maternal c…
New data shows high rates of antibiotic resistance in Group B Streptococcus, a common bacteria that can affect newborns and pregnant women.
Doxycycline is the best supported alternative to benzathine penicillin for treating infectious syphilis
Doxycycline shows promise as syphilis treatment alternative
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1623 participants evaluates alternative treatments for infectious syphilis. The analysis…
A new review suggests doxycycline may cure syphilis when penicillin isn't an option, but the evidence is weak.
Cefdinir and cefprozil show superior eradication rates compared to penicillin V for Group A streptococcal pharyngitis
Certain antibiotics work better than others for strep throat
This network meta-analysis of 64 RCTs involving 23,287 participants evaluated 24 antibiotics for Group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. Th…
New data shows that while some antibiotics effectively clear strep throat, azithromycin performs poorly and carries more risks.
Klebsiella pneumoniae shows 44% pooled prevalence of antibiotic resistance in Burkina Faso healthcare settings
Antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae found in 44% of Burkina Faso cases
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the phenotypic and molecular resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae in healthcare settings i…
A new analysis finds 44% of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in Burkina Faso hospitals resist antibiotics, with 85% resistant to penicillin.
Meta-analysis finds 22.5% prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and high resistance to tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and penicillin in Kenya
Kenya's Silent Gonorrhea Crisis Demands New Solutions Now
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,170 participants in Kenya found a pooled prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae of 22.5%. Resista…
• Gonorrhea affects one in four high-risk Kenyans tested • Sex workers and low-education groups face highest danger • New treatments like ph…
Meta-analysis of antimicrobial resistance prevalence in Tanzanian hospital pathogens
Common Antibiotics Are Failing in Tanzania, New Data Reveals
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data from 28 studies on antimicrobial resistance in clinically relevant pathogens withi…
This research shows that common antibiotics are losing their power in Tanzania, urging a critical update to how infections are treated.