Uganda hospital drops antibiotic after being threatened by Antimicrobial Resistance
Kabale regional referral hospital has suspended the use of an antibiotic, IV Ceftrianxone 1g powder citing ineffectiveness in treating some bacterial infections. IV Ceftrianxone 1g powder is an antibiotic used by health workers to treat bacterial infections and diseases like urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, pneumonia, skin infections, and pelvic inflammatory diseases among others. Antimicrobials…