Guest blogger, Prof Peter Collignon (bio below) writes…
EU proposals on colistin use in food animals are just restrictions. Why not a ban?
We are now in a situation around the world where rising levels of resistance means that for many life-threatening infections with Gram-negative bacteria such as E.coli, the only effective antibiotic is now IV colistin. Colistin (polymyxin E) is an old drug that has been resurrected for use because there are no other alternatives available – even though it has major renal and neural toxicities.
Reflections on Infection Prevention and Control 