All Infection Prevention & Control articles – Page 8
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NewsInfectious H5N1 influenza virus in raw milk rapidly declines with heat treatment
The amount of infectious H5N1 influenza viruses in raw milk rapidly declines with heat treatment, but small amounts of infectious virus remain in raw milk samples with high virus levels when treated at 72 degrees Celsius for 15 seconds.
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NewsTemperature could be the new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistance
Scientists have found that a small increase in temperature from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius drastically changes the mutation frequency in E. coli bacteria, which facilitates the development of resistance.
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NewsBerberine could treat eczema-exacerbated staph infections
Eczema, a skin inflammatory disease that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, affects millions worldwide. Eczema is associated with an altered skin microbiome and higher colonization by Staphylococcus aureus. Source: NIAID/NIH Scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA, brown) surrounded by cellular debris. A new study, ...
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NewsNew rapid detection of bacteria in pediatric blood samples
Researchers have demonstrated that a new technology called u-dHRM (Universal Digital High-Resolution Melt) could quickly and accurately diagnose bloodstream infections.
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NewsAI enables faster, more effective antibiotic treatment of sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection complication and accounts for 1.7 million hospitalizations and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Fast and accurate diagnosis is critical, as mortality risk increases up to 8% every hour without effective treatment. Source: Ilanaer42 However, the current diagnostic standard is reliant on ...
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NewsSyphilis cases are rising, but many people don’t know the symptoms
Syphilis cases are on the rise around the globe, but many Americans don’t know the symptoms. Just over half know that a case of syphilis can be permanently cured and most either mistakenly think there is a vaccine to prevent it or are unsure.
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NewsScientists show the key role of spleen and extracellular vesicles in cryptic malaria infections
A new study has provided new insights into the role of the spleen in malaria, especifically in infections caused by the malaria parasite, Plasmodium vivax.
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NewsNasal microbiota is potential diagnostic biomarker for sepsis
The nasal microbiota of intensive care unit (ICU) patients effectively distinguishes sepsis from non-septic cases and outperforms analyzing the gut microbiota to predict sepsis, according to a new study.
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NewsPrecision medicine for sepsis in children within reach
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze a large set of clinical data and find a distinct group of patients who might respond better to targeted sepsis treatments.
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NewsTwo types of polymicrobial infections in chronic lung diseases
Chronic lung diseases are often accelerated and exacerbated by polymicrobial infections. An international study team led by MedUni Vienna has identified two types of these so-called dysbioses in cystic fibrosis. They display distinct ecology and are also likely to respond differently to treatment. The study was published in the journal ...
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NewsHepatitis E virus scoops up human derived RNA fragments
In cell culture experiments, it was shown that incorporating host RNA provided a replication advantage for the Hepatitis E virus, with the altered viruses replicating better than others.
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NewsLiposomes can target antibiotics right to where they’re needed in wounds
The antibiotic gentamicin can be encapsulated into liposomes, allowing for more accurate use in situations such as wound treatment, according to new research presented at the recent Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
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NewsUK government issues advice on E coli amid rise in cases
AMI expert Professor Nicola Holden comments on news that the UK health authorities are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks.
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NewsExperts alert doctors and the public to arrival of hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in US
Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.
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NewsMolecule produced in gut can have protective effect against flu, study shows
In experiments with mice, researchers found that viral load and inflammation decreased in animals infected by influenza virus when they were given indole-3-propionic acid.
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NewsOral nucleoside antiviral is progressing toward future pandemic preparedness
Oral obeldesivir has been shown to reduce disease severity in mice infected with one of several different coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19), SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV.
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NewsScientists invent ‘living bioelectronics’ that can sense and heal skin
Scientists have created a prototype for ’living bioelectronics’: a combination of living cells, gel, and electronics that can integrate with living tissue. The patches are made of sensors, bacterial cells, and a gel made from starch and gelatin.
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NewsResearchers identify factors that heighten risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and sepsis
Fibrinolytic deficiencies, or conditions that cause overactivation of the protein fibrin, can increase the risk of developing severe and persistent CAUTIs, a new study finds.
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NewsThe world’s most powerful anti-fungal chemistries cause fungal pathogens to self-destruct
Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world cause pathogens to self-destruct. The research could help improve ways to protect food security and human lives.
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NewsSqueaks the cat makes full recovery after personalized phage therapy heals resistant wounds
A new study highlights the potential of phage therapy as an effective solution for antibiotic-resistant infections in veterinary practice, resulting in the complete healing of a persistent surgical wound after fourteen weeks.
