Rise in sepsis deaths among babies linked to antibiotic resistance

An increase in the number of newborns dying from sepsis is linked to antibiotic resistance, say researchers from University College London (UCL). In a recent study involving more than 3200 newborn babies in 11 different countries, the researchers found that the antibiotics used to treat sepsis are losing their effectiveness, increasing the death rate among... Read moreThe post Rise in sepsis deaths among babies linked to antibiotic resistance appeared first on Nursing in Practice.

Source: Nursing in Practice - June 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Paediatrics antibiotic resistance sepsis Source Type: news