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.