... new therapeutic options. While global recognition of the problem is finally apparent, solutions are still a long way from being implemented. In addition to drug stewardship programmes and better diagnostics, new antibiotics are desperately needed. The question remains as to how to achieve this goal...

...Henrietta Venter; Phurt Harnvoravongchai; Methinee Pipatthana; Surang Chankhamhaengdecha; Tavan Janvilisri The incidence of Clostridium difficile infection has been elevated and becoming common in hospitals worldwide. Although antibiotics usually serve as the primary treatment for bacterial...