All Infection Prevention & Control articles – Page 7
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NewsActive substance identified for the prevention of chlamydial infections
Scientists screening active substances have identified pentamidine as potential prophylaxis against bacterial sexually transmitted diseases.
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NewsPhage-derived enzyme targets biofilms to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease
Scientists investigating acute graft-versus-host disease probe gut microbiome to detect presence of a bacteriophage-derived enzyme known as endolysin, exhibiting potent antibacterial activity specifically targeting E. faecalis.
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NewsNew plasma jet technology effectively treats fungal nail infections
Researchers used portable pulsed cold air plasma jet device to kill Trichophyton rubrum in nails. They established a nail model of onychomycosis infection, and then used PP-CAPJ to treat nails of different thicknesses.
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OpinionOnce-subtropical Vibrio infections on the move along coastlines
As new stretches of coastline become vulnerable to potential Vibrio outbreaks in a warming aquatic environment, Applied Microbiology International member Elizabeth Archer examines how human health is inextricably linked with ocean health.
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NewsWHO updates laboratory biosecurity guidance
WHO recently issued updated guidance for national authorities and biomedical laboratories to manage biological risks, including strengthening of cybersecurity measures and reducing risks from new technologies.
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NewsResearchers develop predictive model for cross-border COVID spread
A study on the spread of infections across Nordic borders from spring until the end of 2020 sheds light on the efficacy of cross-border travel restrictions, helping to better understand which measures actually make a difference.
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NewsScientists uncover molecular basis of how potential anti-Covid drug binds to viral N-glycan
Researchers evaluating the potential of naturally occurring pradimicin A (PRM-A) as a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug that suppresses SARS-CoV-2 transmission investigated how exactly PRM-A binds to the viral N-glycans.
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NewsPublic fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds
Fewer than half of U.S. adults know that drinking raw milk is less safe than drinking pasteurized milk and many Americans do not understand the risks of consuming raw milk, according to a new health survey.
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NewsSRI is developing a new malaria treatment that aims to protect from the disease
The injectable formulation is affordable, easily administered, and could potentially provide months of protection from the potentially fatal disease.
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News Bacteria detected in tattoo and permanent makeup inks
Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks. The findings demonstrate that the inks could be a source of human infections.
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NewsResearchers thwart resistant bacteria’s strategy
Researchers have discovered a weakness in Pseudomonas aeruginosa with the potential to become the target for a new way to attack it.
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NewsSurvey finds many have misconceptions about sexually transmitted infection risk
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the U.S., including an 80% increase in syphilis over a five-year period, but a new survey finds many Americans have misconceptions on how STIs are spread and who should be treated.
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NewsDiagnostic stewardship approach to C. diff reduces unnecessary testing
Revised rules for when Clostridioides difficile tests could be ordered helped to reduce inappropriate testing by 20%, which in turn can help rein in the overtreatment of patients.
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NewsScientists weigh up microbial control techniques for prepared dishes
Researchers have evaluated microbial control techniques commonly used in prepared dishes, which are in high demand in Europe, North America, and Asia due to their convenience.
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NewsPaper-based biosensor offers fast, easy detection of fecal contamination on produce farms
Researchers are introducing a new biosensor technology to farms inspired by advances during the pandemic. The system delivered 100% accurate results within an hour of in-field sample collection on a commercial fresh produce farm.
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NewsFewer good gut bacteria increase the risk of serious infection
Researchers followed more than 10,000 people for 6 years. More than 600 people who had less healthy intestinal flora developed a serious infection, with this leading in some cases to death.
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NewsWooden surfaces may have natural antiviral properties - and the species matters
Wood has natural antiviral properties that can reduce the time viruses persist on its surface — and some species of wood are more effective than others at reducing infectivity.
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NewsScientists map role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in chemotherapy resistance
A new paper describes how the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis interferes with chemotherapy-induced mitophagy, allowing oral cancer tumors to become resistant to the drug’s effects.
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NewsSepsis patients could get the right treatment faster, based on their genes
New research uncovers how different people respond to sepsis based on their genetic makeup, which could help identify who would benefit from certain treatments and lead to the development of targeted therapies.
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NewsResearchers discover how a deadly strain of salmonella fine-tunes its infection tactics
A new study investigates how pathogens like salmonella change their disease characteristics under fluid shear conditions like those they encounter in our bodies during infection.
