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Newborns Carry Antibiotic Resistance Genes Within First Hours of Life

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) – segments of DNA that help bacteria survive the effects of antibiotics – can be present in newborns within the first hours of life, according to research presented at ESCMID Global 2026.

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Newborns found to have antibiotic resistance within first few hours of life: study

"This finding suggests that a pattern of ARGs is already established at this stage."

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Newborns carry antibiotic resistance genes within first hours of life

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Antibiotic resistance genes found in newborns within hours of birth, study shows

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—segments of DNA that help bacteria survive the effects of antibiotics—can be present in newborns within the first hours of life, according to research presented at ESCMID Global 2026.

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Antibiotic resistance genes present in newborns within first 72 hours of life

Analysis of meconium samples from 105 newborns found microbial genetic material with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) present

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Antibiotic Resistance in Newborns: Study Shows Alarming Results

A shocking finding from a study: Many babies are born with antibiotic resistance genes. Researchers are sounding the alarm – and see possible causes in the mother and the hospital.

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