antibiotic resistance

Video Educates Patients About Antimicrobial Resistance

To help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)...

Wage Germ Warfare to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

Germ warfare typically refers to using germs to kill an adversary. But the Centers...

Radical Oral Infection Treatment Not Necessary Before Stem Cell Transplants

Oral infections seem to have no association with the risk of stem cell transplantation...

Enterobacteriaceae Wins Oral Bacteria Battle Royale

Hundreds of different bacterial species live inside the mouth, and scientists know the genetic...

Excessive Hygiene Promotes Antibiotic Resistance

As the number of people who die from antibiotic-resistant germs continues to increase around...

Toothpaste Ingredient Contributes to Antibiotic Resistance

Commonly found in toothpaste and handwash, triclosan is used in more than 2,000 personal...

Triclosan Accumulates in Toothbrush Bristles

A ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels, and wipes went into effect...

GPs Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics for Dental Problems

More than half of the patients in the United Kingdom who visited their general...