A superbug that resisted 26 different antibiotics has killed an American woman who had an infected swelling in her hip after a long stay in US . Currently infections that are resistant to all antibiotics are "very uncommon" according to the University of Birmingham . her immune system was going into overdrive in an attempt to fight the infection causing inflammation throughout her body. However, they are predicted to become more widespread due to the increase in global travel. When doctors are faced with "the inability to treat a life-threatening infection, they need the flexibility to use antibiotics licensed for use in other countries," said Professor James from Antibiotic Action and Antibiotic Action .
A superbug that resisted 26 different antibiotics has killed an American woman who had an infected swelling in her hip after a long stay in US . Currently infections that are resistant to all antibiotics are "very uncommon" according to the University of Birmingham . However, they are predicted to become more widespread due to the increase in global travel. When doctors are faced with "the inability to treat a life-threatening infection, they need the flexibility to use antibiotics licensed for use in other countries," said Professor James from Antibiotic Action and Antibiotic Action .