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drug-resistant infections
Coverage of drug-resistant infections in the Nexus archive.
- How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance
British surgeon Ara Darzi highlighted at WIRED Health that AI could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. However, the article notes that insufficient incentives may hinder the translation of these innovations into patient care.
- Antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to severe stomach illness across US
Antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections have increased substantially in the U.S. from 2011 to 2023, with 8.5% of cases resistant to common antibiotics by 2023. The CDC reported findings in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, highlighting the spread of drug-resistant strains within the U.S. and the lack of FDA-approved treatments for resistant cases.