Category Archives: Infection

Infection

Promising Advances in Preventing Staphylococcus Infections: The Efficacy of Mupirocin Nasal Ointment in ICU Care

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11
Oct

Mupirocin scientific molecular model, 3D rendering (Adobe Stock 490590070 by Alexey Novikov) Hospital-associated infections are still a serious issue nationwide, but a recent study offers some hope in combatting them. Staphylococcus aureus (S aureus) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are 2 of the most pervasive infections found in intensive care units (ICUs). In an 18-month […]

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Infection

11 new ToBRFV infections in the Netherlands

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11
Oct

The Netherlands currently officially has 57 companies infected with Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). Compared to the previous overview from June 2022, 11 new locations were found to be infected. 3 locations were released by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). Cultivation activities were changed for 1 company site. New in […]

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Infection

Burkholderia cepacia complex infection can return long after it…

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More than half of the infections caused by the Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), a bacteria known to cause serious complications in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), were successfully eradicated, a 20-year study reported. Despite some CF patients testing negative following initial treatment for more than two years, however, subsequent sputum samples tested positive for BCC. […]

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Infection

Denmark’s MinervaX raises €54M to prevent life-threatening infections caused by Group B streptococcus

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11
Oct

Read this article in: Denmark-based biotechnology company MinervaX ApS announced the completion of a €54M upsized financing. MinervaX aims to use the funding to boost the development of a novel prophylactic vaccine against Group B Streptococcus, or GBS. The vaccine’s development is critical as GBS is a leading cause of life-threatening infections in newborns and […]

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Infection

COVID map shows states with highest positive cases

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11
Oct

States in New England, central, northern and Pacific regions are among those that have the highest prevalence of COVID-19 infections in the most recently recorded week, maps produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. Southern and East Coast states, from New Mexico to Pennsylvania, had the lowest prevalence of antigen tests […]

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Infection, Medical Care, Symptoms, Treatment

Sinus Infection Symptoms, Treatment, and When To Seek Medical Care

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11
Oct

Sinus infections can last anywhere from days to weeks, and during that time, you might experience a host of symptoms. Sinus infections are a widespread health issue, impacting over 31 million individuals in the United States annually, with 16 million of them seeking medical attention for relief. These infections are notorious for their discomforting symptoms, […]

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Disorder, Infection, Inflammation, Insight, Pain

Nose and Sinus Disorders Overview

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11
Oct

Being able to inhale and exhale without blockages, excess mucus, pain, or other symptoms is critical. But you can breathe easy knowing that many common nose and sinus ailments can be treated fairly simply. Nose and sinus ailments are pervasive health issues that contribute to over 20 million outpatient visits in the United States every […]

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Infection

Rejected Claims for PrEP Linked to New HIV Diagnoses

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11
Oct

It has long been established that PrEP plays a significant role in preventing new HIV infections. However, there can be barriers to care that decrease uptake of these medications due to a variety of reasons. A new study presented as a poster at IDWeek 2023 titled “The Real-World Impact of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Prescription Uptake […]

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