Source: TH
Context: A recent study in Nigeria has found colistin-resistant bacteria in newborn babies and their mothers, even though neither had been treated with colistin.
- Colistin is a critical antibiotic used as a last resort for severe infections, and its resistance is a growing concern due to its limited use in healthcare settings.
- This resistance likely emerged from the widespread use of colistin in agriculture, particularly in livestock feed.
- The use of antibiotics in farming, especially for growth promotion rather than treatment, contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance.
