'Last resort' antibiotics use on the rise, study suggests
Sunday, April 3, 2011 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
A study of antibiotic use demonstrates increased use of carbapenems, over the last five years. These drugs are often considered the last treatment option for severe infections with multi-drug resistant pathogens. The increased carbapenem use is alarming because carbapenem-resistant bacteria are becoming more common.