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New UKHSA data shows that bloodstream infections dropped in 2020 for the first time since 2016 but remain at a higher level than 6 years ago.
UK scientists are experimenting in space to investigate the effects of microbes on asteroidal material in space under microgravity conditions.
A joint opinion piece from Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair.
Teenagers and young adults are urged to look out for symptoms and check that they have received all routine vaccinations.
Antimicrobial resistance remains a serious threat to the health of people in England, with 178 AMR infections diagnosed each day, according to a PHE report.
Patients using antibiotic Targocid 200mg powder at home must check if the batch number of their medicine is 0J25D1 or 0J25D2. Anyone who has one of these two batches should stop their treatment and seek immediate medical advice
The number of severe antibiotic-resistant infections in England rose by 2.2% in 2021 compared to 2020 but remains below pre-pandemic levels.
The Princess Royal today visited UKHSA's Colindale site to open a new laboratory, marking 100 years of the world’s oldest existing collection of bacteria samples.
The UK and US are working on technology that could be used to provide early warning protection for cities and major events.
Advice on European Antibiotics Awareness Day (18 November 2014) to raise awareness of the risks of inappropriate use of antibiotics.
PHE study shows that bacteria with the NDM resistance mechanism are only susceptible to 1 antibiotic with limited response to 3 others.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria preventing and controlling contamination.
Biological Security Strategy will defend the UK from infectious disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and biological incidents and attacks
The funding awards were announced by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth, ahead of a virtual visit to India on 28 July.
Outbreaks in hospitals across England show the urgent need to step up plans and procedures.
It is estimated that at least 5,000 deaths are caused every year in England because antibiotics no longer work for some infections.
Innovative biomass projects across the UK have today been awarded £37 million in funding.
The Government is making £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistance bacteria, it was announced today. Following a report…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A pharmaceutical company supported by Innovate UK is leading the world in the search for vital new antibiotics to treat resistant bacteria.
New project investigates public health risks of ESBL E.Coli to develop intervention plans to reduce infections caused by these bacteria.
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