HPA warn: a new line of antibiotics is needed

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) believes bugs other than MRSA are now threatening patient health.  Due to the increasing use of antibiotics, resistance levels are now deeply concerning experts.
The HPA have warned the NHS to restrict the use of antibiotics as they become less effective.  Dr David Livermore, a HPA infections expert said:  “Hospitals are [...]

Milk reduces effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

New research suggests that milk can prevent the protection offered by antibiotics in the treatment of dangerous bacteria such as Staphylococcus.

A study lead by Dr Manuela Oliveira from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal revealed that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment of conditions like mastitis in cattle when milk [...]