Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
A global study spanning 82 countries found antibiotic resistance in childhood infections increased across every region between 2004 and 2022. Researchers analyzing over 106,000 samples identified Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella bacteria as major culprits, with resistance to last-line antibiotics projected to reach 82% and 35% respectively by 2035. Children in intensive care and low-resource countries face the greatest threat.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 16:20 UTC
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