Tag: Multidrug resistant

Fosfomycin is a unique, broad-spectrum antibiotic that has regained interest due to rising antibiotic resistance. Unlike many antibiotics, its 'strength' is highly context-dependent, excelling in specific areas like treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) where it achieves high, sustained concentrations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause approximately 2.8 million infections and lead to over 35,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. This growing public health crisis has made it necessary to rely on a special class of powerful drugs known as what are the last resort antibiotics.