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antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Also known as: drug-resistant bacteria, drug-resistant pathogens
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 7 facts
claimFailure to adhere to prescribed antibiotic regimens increases the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant pathogens, chronic illnesses, and mortality.
claimStaphylococcus epidermidis has several antibiotic-resistant forms, including tetracycline, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, sulfonamides, fluoroquinolones, clindamycin, and rifamycin.
claimThe extensive administration of antibiotics in individuals with Klebsiella infections has resulted in the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, specifically those that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL).
referenceWang C-H, Hsieh Y-H, Powers ZM, and Kao C-Y explored alternative therapies for antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2020).
claimThe use of non-lactam antibiotics for treating Staphylococcus aureus infections has increased due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
claimDemographic transitions have increased the number of vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, who require hospital-based interventions that expose them to drug-resistant pathogens.
referenceKhameneh et al. (2021) discussed the potential of phytochemicals as a treatment against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the journal Antibiotics.
Extremophiles: Unlocking biomedical and industrial innovations ... cas.org Oct 29, 2025 1 fact
claimGroundbreaking discoveries in extremophile research include: hyperthermostable antimicrobial peptides from deep-sea thermophiles that disrupt bacterial membranes through novel pore-forming mechanisms; radiation-resistant pigments from Deinococcus species that exhibit potent antioxidant activity via unique free radical scavenging pathways; and acid-stable antibiotics from Sulfolobus with modified thioether bridges that target drug-resistant pathogens through dual mechanisms of cell wall inhibition and membrane depolarization.
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claimThe review titled 'Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ...' aims to identify common pathogens threatening human health and analyze factors contributing to the rise of drug-resistant pathogens.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceUdochukwu et al. analyzed the phytochemical composition of Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum gratissimum extracts and evaluated their antibacterial activity against drug-resistant bacteria in 2015.