A recent study by Gavi has revealed a concerning trend in newborn babies in Nigeria. The study found that these babies are being born with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their systems. But what does this mean, and why is it a cause for concern?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are bacteria that have adapted to withstand the effects of antibiotics, making them ineffective against infections. In this case, the study found that newborn babies in Nigeria are being born with colistin-resistant bacteria.
Colistin is one of the last remaining effective antibiotics used to treat life-threatening infections like pneumonia.
So, what does this mean for these newborn babies? It means that if they develop an infection that requires treatment with colistin, the antibiotic may not work. This puts them at risk of serious illness or even death.
Don’t forget:
USE ANTIBIOTICS ONLY WHEN PRESCRIBED BY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. AMR IS REAL…
