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flag Antibiotic-resistant infections in Southeast Asian newborns are rising, driven by outdated treatment guidelines and resistance to first-line drugs.

flag A new study finds antibiotic-resistant infections in newborns are rising across Southeast Asia, with most bacterial infections in infants resistant to WHO-recommended first-line treatments. flag Analyzing nearly 15,000 blood samples from five countries, researchers say outdated guidelines based on high-income nations fail to reflect local resistance patterns, especially for Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and Klebsiella. flag Experts warn of rising infant mortality without updated regional treatment protocols and call for urgent investment in pediatric antibiotics and diagnostics, as fungal infections also contribute significantly to severe cases.

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