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Study Reveals 83% of Indian Endoscopy Patients Resistant to Drugs

11/19/2025

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A new international study in The Lancet eClinical Medicine finds 83% of Indian endoscopy patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms—the highest global rate—based on 1,200 patients.
The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology conducted the study and found 70.2% ESBL-producing bacteria and 23.5% carbapenem-resistant strains.
Researchers attribute the crisis to antibiotic misuse, over-the-counter availability, and self-medication.
They urge policy reforms, including prescription-only rules and public awareness campaigns, to curb the threat and reduce deaths.

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Story summary

A new international study in The Lancet eClinical Medicine finds 83% of Indian endoscopy patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms—the highest global rate—based on 1,200 patients.
The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology conducted the study and found 70.2% ESBL-producing bacteria and 23.5% carbapenem-resistant strains.
Researchers attribute the crisis to antibiotic misuse, over-the-counter availability, and self-medication.
They urge policy reforms, including prescription-only rules and public awareness campaigns, to curb the threat and reduce deaths.