Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Common over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are fuelling antibiotic resistance, according to new research from the University of South Australia. What’s more, when used together, they are amplifying one of the world’s biggest health threats. Assessing the interaction of non-antibiotic medications, the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, and Escherichia coli (E. coli) – a common […]