MINNEAPOLIS — Highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season, affecting one turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah and raising concerns that more outbreaks could follow. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that avian influenza, which is deadly to commercial poultry, was confirmed in […]
Australian scientists investigating the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have found commonly used disinfectants and antiseptics may be giving dangerous pathogens a helping hand. Acinetobacter baumannii is a bacterial pathogen that can cause blood, urinary tract and lung infections such as pneumonia, particularly within hospital settings. It’s known as an ‘escape pathogen’ within healthcare settings – […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare, and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. hospitals, […]
A new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that nursing homes using a chlorhexidine bathing routine to clean the skin and nose with over-the-counter antiseptic solutions prevents serious infections and reduces the amount of antibiotic resistant organisms in the nursing home, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The study […]
British Columbia has launched its immunization campaign for this year’s respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province. The immunization plan was announced late last month as Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry reintroduced mask mandates in the province’s health-care settings with respiratory illnesses trending upward. Dr. Monika Naus, medical […]
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is working to determine what exact bacteria is causing the illness, the Appalachian Bear Rescue said. TOWNSEND, Tenn. — A second bear has died after an unknown bacterial infection spread amongst six cubs sharing an enclosure at the Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend, the non-profit said in […]
A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare, and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. hospitals, is highly effective at […]
Today, we are proud to announce a large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. […]
Mupirocin outperformed nasal antiseptic solution against Staphylococcus infections in study of 137 hospitals October 10, 2023 Nashville, Tenn., Orange, Calif., Atlanta and Boston — A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, […]
A fortnight camping on the mosquito-ridden, muddy banks of the Kolyma River in Russia may not sound like the most glamorous of work trips. But it’s a sacrifice virologist Jean-Michel Claverie was willing to make to uncover the truth about zombie viruses — yet another risk that climate change poses to public health.His discoveries shine […]