Antibiotics may not be effective for common illnesses in children, study finds The reason for this is that people in different parts of the world, including India, have developed a high level of resistance to antibiotic drugs, according to the Lancet.
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia. The researchers also say that guidelines for antibiotic use should be revised urgently. In 2013, the World Health Organization changed the recommendations in this regard.
Antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are less than 50% effective for pneumonia, blood-related illnesses and meningitis commonly seen in children, the study said.
The World Health Organization considers drug resistance (AMR) as one of the ten major health threats facing humanity. Anemia has been found in 30 lakh newborn babies in the world. It is estimated that 5.7 lakh children die due to disease. Resistance to antibiotic drugs has been identified as a major cause of disease exacerbation. The study was conducted by examining 6648 bacteria from 11 countries. Studies have been conducted mainly in China and India.
Phoebe Williams, who led the study, said that resistance to antibodies is increasing very quickly. Oxford University Professor Paul Turner said the biggest challenge was the lack of effective drugs to treat serious infections in children. They also said that there is no adequate lab facilities to analyze the changes included in the AMR and revise the guidelines accordingly.
English Summary: Antibiotic resistance in children: reduced efficacy
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