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Antimicrobial resistance

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Targeting Latent Tuberculosis Using Hypoxia-Activated Prodrugs of Bedaquiline Analogues

Christine G. Kim, Michael P. Hay, Robert F. Anderson +5 more

ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe findings address antimicrobial resistance and limited treatment options for latent tuberculosis infection, which affects approximately 90% of infected individuals. The hypoxia-activated prodrug approach may improve treatment of persistent tuberculosis within hypoxic niches that drive prolonged treatment regimens.

Multidrug-resistant and virulent Streptococcus suis strains detected in clinically healthy pigs in Guangdong and Guangxi, China

Zeren Peng, Hongkun Zhuang, Rongqi Liu +7 more

Veterinary Research

Type
Journal article
Scope
Guangxi, China

Why it matters nowThe authors frame the combination of pathogenicity, multidrug resistance, and horizontal gene transfer potential via ICEs and prophages as a serious public health risk from healthy pig-derived S. suis, calling for enhanced surveillance.

Melioidosis in South Asia: Scientific Advances, Regional Challenges and One Health Perspectives—An Integrated Research Synthesis from the 4th South Asian Melioidosis Congress

Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay, Chimanjita Phukan, Saurav Jyoti Patgiri +3 more

Wellcome Open Research

Type
Journal article
Scope
Australia, India

Why it matters nowThe compilation frames melioidosis as an escalating yet frequently ignored infectious threat that demands improved monitoring frameworks, uniform testing standards, and interdisciplinary coordination to decrease adverse health outcomes.

Changes in the clinical distribution and antibiotic resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary hospital before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Yan Yang, Chunyan Long, Ye He +5 more

BMC Infectious Diseases

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe findings are positioned to inform antibiotic stewardship and hospital infection control by highlighting temporal shifts in K. pneumoniae epidemiology and resistance patterns around the pandemic transition.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in abdominal tuberculosis diagnosis: A scoping review and translational roadmap

Kumar Kaushik, Jyoti Pathania, Pritish Kumar Singh +2 more

Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology

Type
Systematic review
Scope
China

Why it matters nowImproving detection accuracy for abdominal tuberculosis in resource-constrained environments could mitigate diagnostic delays and support more standardized care delivery pathways.

Next-Generation Sequencing in Melioidosis: Enhancing Diagnosis, Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance

Hua Wu, Pei Zhang, Shijia Li +1 more

Diagnostics

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowIncorporating these genomic methodologies into standard care pathways may strengthen disease control efforts and optimize therapeutic decision-making, particularly in underserved regions.

Genomic epidemiology reveals geographically structured co-circulation of AFR10 and AFR13 Vibrio cholerae lineages driving cholera outbreaks in Tanzania (2022–2024)

Ibrahim I. Mauki, Reuben Abednego, Lawrence Mapunda +15 more

Microbial Genomics

Type
Genomic study
Scope
Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia

Why it matters nowResults inform public health interventions by clarifying transmission dynamics and antimicrobial resistance patterns relevant to treatment strategies. The authors emphasize the necessity for enhanced national and cross-border genomic surveillance to manage control efforts effectively.

Efektivitas Penggunaan Obat Antibiotik pada Pasien Demam <i>Typhoid</i>

Masyithoh Nur Wafiqoh, Kathina Deswiaqsa, Nugra Irianta Denashurya

Pharmaceutical Journal

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowAssessing these treatment metrics addresses documented concerns regarding therapeutic failure, mortality risks, and potential antimicrobial resistance development.

Peer reviewedOpen accessTuberculosisHIV infectionAntimicrobial resistance
DOI 10.54921/2413-0346-2026-14-1-29-35 ↗

Advanced lesions of tuberculosis of the genitourinary system

A. V. Rodchenkov, O. N. Zuban, V. B. Avdentova +1 more

Tuberculosis and socially significant diseases

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe findings highlight that advanced genitourinary tuberculosis is common and strongly associated with disseminated respiratory disease, drug resistance, and HIV-negative status, which may inform screening and treatment protocols.

Burden of Shigella infection in children under five years living in a peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: A community-based cohort study

Alimatou Héma, Jean Sawadogo, Ben Idriss Soulama +10 more

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Type
Cohort study
Scope
Burkina Faso

Why it matters nowRegional incidence estimates and strain distributions offer foundational parameters for evaluating pediatric immunization strategies and directing sanitation resource allocation.

Molecularepidemiology and antimicrobial resistance determinants of Corynebacterium diphtheriae causing infections in Karachi, Pakistan, 2023-2024

Sobia Muhammad Asad Khan, Seema Irfan, Javaria Ashraf +9 more

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Type
Genomic study
Scope
Pakistan

Why it matters nowThe widespread presence of resistant strains and genetic diversity suggests that local infection control strategies and laboratory testing protocols may require updates to address emerging transmission patterns.

Qualification of a high-throughput luminescence-based Serum Bactericidal Activity assay to assess the functionality of human sera against five Shigella serotypes

Giuseppe Boccadifuoco, Giulia Fantoni, Federica Verdirosa +13 more

Vaccine

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe study provides an assay method for evaluating functional antibody responses during development of Shigella vaccines. The abstract places this work in the context of shigellosis burden and antimicrobial-resistance concerns, but it does not report clinical effectiveness, disease reduction, or population-level outcomes.

Dual inhibition of respiratory complexes in <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> results in bacterial killing.

Chapman CL, Cook GM, McNeil MB

Microbiology spectrum

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe identification of synergistic metabolic vulnerabilities provides a foundation for developing combination treatments aimed at overcoming antimicrobial resistance in tuberculosis infections.

The spread of sexually transmissible drug-resistant shigellosis in England: a genomic epidemiology study

Julia E Marshall, Noemie Lefrancq, Lewis C E Mason +5 more

The Lancet Infectious Diseases

Type
Genomic study
Scope
United Kingdom

Why it matters nowThe abstract frames sexually transmissible shigellosis as a public health concern requiring interventions beyond traditional enteric-disease measures. It also highlights antimicrobial stewardship as relevant across pathogens in a syndemic setting.

Physicians’ perspectives on the perceived increase in respiratory infections post-COVID-19 in Pakistan: a qualitative study

Muhammad Usman Khan, Matti Ullah, Muhammad Ebad Khan +6 more

BMC Infectious Diseases

Type
Journal article
Scope
Pakistan

Why it matters nowThe reported trends underscore requirements for enhanced diagnostic capacity, coordinated immunization efforts, and tighter medication regulation to manage worsening respiratory disease loads.

Identification and drug resistance profiling of <i>Mycobacterium orygis</i> from an African elephant using whole-genome sequencing.

Ghayas H, Ashraf J, Saeed N +12 more

Microbiology spectrum

Type
Genomic study
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowDocumenting this rare tuberculosis complex variant in a captive species highlights the necessity for refined diagnostic protocols and precise antimicrobial testing. The authors propose that coordinated monitoring of affected wildlife facilities and associated personnel may help limit potential cross-species spread.

Salmonellosis in Poultry: Study of Its Spread and The Effectiveness of Antibiotics Against It

Tawmuratova Gulzada Musa qizi, Hatamov Akbar Khudoyberdiyevich, Khasanov Jakhongir Shoyimardon o‘g‘li

Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe elevated resistance rates to conventional treatments underscore the importance of enhanced farm biosecurity and prudent antibiotic stewardship to limit resistance accumulation in food animal environments.

Development of Thieno[2,3-b]pyridin-6(7H)-one derivatives against drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Zha Q, Liu Z, Li W +5 more

Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe compounds represent potential hit candidates for developing novel antitubercular agents effective against drug-resistant tuberculosis, addressing a critical need for new therapeutic options.

Genomic epidemiology and evolutionary dynamics of Bordetella pertussis: A comparative study between China and Global Strains (2018–2024)

Jianguang Cai, Yanwei Zhang, Shuang Wu +13 more

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Type
Genomic study
Scope
China, Japan, United States

Why it matters nowThe convergence of resistance, hypervirulence, and potential vaccine escape within a dominant lineage is framed by the authors as grounds to revisit antibiotic stewardship and pertussis vaccination strategies.

Bedaquiline resistance in patients with Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra-tested rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in the Western Cape, South Africa: a prospective study

Janré Steyn, Jennifer Williams, Fahd Naufal +12 more

The Lancet Microbe

Type
Cohort study
Scope
South Africa

Why it matters nowAuthors emphasize the necessity of prioritizing systematic monitoring for resistance to maintain effective treatment protocols. Elevated resistance levels in certain subgroups underscore the importance of updated diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Artesunate–pyronaridine–atovaquone–proguanil and artesunate–fosmidomycin–clindamycin compared with standard artesunate–pyronaridine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria (MultiMal): a randomised, controlled, clinical, phase 2 trial in Gabon and Ghana

Jean Claude Dejon Agobé, Oumou Maïga-Ascofaré, Ayôla Akim Adegnika +24 more

The Lancet Microbe

Type
Randomised controlled trial
Scope
Ghana, Gabon

Why it matters nowThe authors position APAP and AFC as candidate multidrug combinations intended to address emerging artemisinin-reduced susceptibility in sub-Saharan Africa, warranting further clinical development.

Future Prospects for Using Clinical Phenotypes in Tuberculosis Precision Medicine—An Approach for Clinical Management

Katarina Niward, Clara Braian, Gustav Svärdhagen +8 more

Clinical Infectious Diseases

Type
Journal article
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowShorter treatment regimens that prevent drug resistance development and achieve relapse-free cure would reduce treatment burden and improve tuberculosis control, particularly in high-endemic settings where many proposed monitoring tools are suitable.

Comparing Strategies to Introduce Two New Antibiotics for Gonorrhea: A Modeling Study

Madeleine C Kline, Kirstin Oliveira Roster, David Helekal +2 more

Clinical Infectious Diseases

Type
Mathematical modelling
Scope
United States

Why it matters nowThese projections inform strategic planning for managing resistance risks associated with upcoming therapeutic approvals for sexually transmitted infections.

Syndromic cholera diagnosis masks diverse causes of diarrhoeal disease in Burundi revealed by portable metagenomics.

Egholm Bruun Jensen E, Nzoyikorera N, Ivanova M +6 more

PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Type
Journal article
Scope
Burundi

Why it matters nowThe findings demonstrate that syndromic cholera diagnosis can miss diverse diarrheal etiologies. Mobile metagenomic sequencing may improve etiological resolution and outbreak response in resource-limited settings where diagnostic capacity is constrained.

Drivers of delay in tuberculosis diagnosis among underserved groups in Portugal: An exploratory convergent parallel mixed-methods study.

Vieira M, Ramos JP, Aguiar A +3 more

Pulmonology

Type
Journal article
Scope
Portugal, Andorra

Why it matters nowThe abstract frames diagnostic delay as relevant to tuberculosis control in Portugal, particularly for underserved populations. It links reducing delays with preventable morbidity, ongoing transmission, health inequities, and progress toward TB targets.

Genomic characterization of XDR Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Argentina (2006–2015)

Florencia A. Castello, Ezequiel J. Sosa, Josefina Campos +14 more

BMC Infectious Diseases

Type
Genomic study
Scope
Argentina

Why it matters nowThe findings provide genomic context for XDR-TB resistance-associated variation in the studied Argentine isolates. The authors state that the results support continued research and surveillance efforts, but the abstract does not quantify population-level effects or clinical outcomes.

Haemophilus influenzae global epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns including ampicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate resistance based on β-lactamase production, 2013–2022

Maroun M. Sfeir

BMC Infectious Diseases

Type
Journal article
Scope
United Kingdom, United States

Why it matters nowThe findings indicate geographic variation in H. influenzae antimicrobial resistance and differences associated with beta-lactamase production. The authors state that these results support reliable susceptibility testing and resistance-containment efforts, while the abstract reports caution regarding clarithromycin in settings with high resistance.

Temporal and geographic trends in extended-spectrum cephalosporins resistance among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Laith B. Alhusseini, Bita Hasani, Firas Nabeeh Jaafar +3 more

BMC Infectious Diseases

Type
Systematic review
Scope
Not classified

Why it matters nowThe findings highlight the critical public health challenge posed by emerging antibiotic resistance in gonococcal infections and emphasize the need for antimicrobial stewardship, enhanced contact tracing, and comprehensive monitoring systems.

Selecting candidate Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains for oropharyngeal gonorrhoea human challenge: a genomics-based analysis of clinical isolates

Eloise Williams, Soo Jen Low, Georgina L Pollock +9 more

The Lancet Microbe

Type
Journal article
Scope
Australia

Why it matters nowThe work supports development of a controlled human infection model that could accelerate novel gonorrhoea prevention and therapeutic strategies, addressing a pathogen of major public health concern due to rising prevalence and antimicrobial resistance. The selection approach prioritizes participant safety and identifies strains relevant for evaluating current and future vaccines.

Whole genome sequencing reveals novel resistance-conferring mutations and large genome deletions in drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Indonesia.

Aung HL, Chaidir L, Pitaloka DAE +8 more

Journal of global antimicrobial resistance

Type
Genomic study
Scope
Indonesia

Why it matters nowThe findings indicate that some resistance-associated mutations or deletions identified in this sample may not be detected by routine diagnostic methods described by the authors. The abstract also states that known resistance mutations could be assessed using Xpert MTB/XDR together with Xpert MTB/RIF, while rapid methods for detecting resistance to newer drugs remain needed.