Category Archives: Infection

Last week, a comprehensive investigative report was published by Bloomberg News (subscription required), highlighting how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration never tested the products and never inspected the overseas manufacturing facility where the eye drops were made. Over-the-Counter Drugs Allowed into U.S. on “Honor System” According to Bloomberg, under current regulations, many over-the-counter products […]

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.” So declares Mary to Anne in “Persuasion,” Jane Austen’s 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as “just a sore throat.” The pain, headache, fever and aches associated with a sore throat can make you feel terrible. […]

Close up petri dish with microbe colony (AdobeStock 258706925 by luchschenF) Mold growth is a significant concern in health care facilities because of its potential to cause various health issues and structural damage. Health care facilities are especially susceptible to mold growth because of their unique environmental conditions, including high humidity levels and the presence […]

Cases of conjunctivitis and other eye infection are on the rise in Delhi, with many doctors cautioning that it is “highly contagious” and proper hygiene behaviour needs to be maintained to check its spread. Doctors at both government and private hospitals said they have been receiving cases largely from the younger population in the city. […]

MRSA infections have become a major cause of concern worldwide, unsettling people across the globe. This highly transmissible infection poses a significant threat as it displays complete immunity to antibiotics and treatments, rendering it exceedingly perilous for human health. The bacterium has developed resistance against beta-lactam antibiotics, including methicillin, oxacillin, and penicillin. With millions of […]

Stagnant water becomes a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes, leading to a surge in vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Expert shares essential tips to stay safe during monsoon Keep your kids protected from monsoon-related illnesses with these essential tips Listen to this article Monsoon basics: Essential tips to keep your kids protected from […]

MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko answered questions about infection control in Gauteng hospitals this week and the dramatic rise of hospital-acquired infections Photo: Supplied NEWS More than 7 000 patients contracted infections in Gauteng public hospitals last year, due to poor infection control in facilities, with Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital leading with sky-rocketing infections. Chris Hani Baragwanath […]

WASHINGTON — Three people are dead and two others are sickened in a listeria outbreak in Washington state, the Washington Department of Health announced Friday. Five Washington state adults over 60 years old have developed severe listeria infections that most likely came from the same source, officials said. Three of the people are dead and […]