Need for a New Infection Control Approach Decolonisation protocols were introduced in the 1990s to curb rising nosocomial infections due to MRSA. Nationwide infection control programmes since the ...

In low‑MRSA ICUs, switching from universal to targeted decolonization reduced MRSE bloodstream infections without raising ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is well known as one of the most frequent etiological agents of healthcare-associated infections. The epidemiology of MRSA is evolving with ...

Out of more than 750 active hospitals in Texas, only 22 achieved this remarkable milestone, putting Citizens Medical Center in the top 3% statewide for MRSA infection control.

D. Wayne Lukas, 89, is at home after being hospitalized in Louisville. A severe MRSA blood infection caused significant damage to the thoroughbred trainer's heart, digestive system and worsened ...

Now, though, antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing problem. The issue has been well-reported in humans; infections such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are often called ...

Tiny sensors, similar to breathalyzers, could "sniff out" bacterial infections and detect antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in bodily fluids, says a ...

Antimicrobial vinyl flooring is revolutionizing healthcare and elder care spaces by offering enhanced hygiene, safety, and infection control capabilities. The integration of antimicrobial technology ...

Manure from livestock is a major reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes that could threaten human health, researchers ...

Here’s five tips for staying healthy - A record number of travelers are expected to fly this Fourth of July weekend — and ...

As I head into my 25th year of working as a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist, one of the most important working relationships of my career is with the infection prevention department.

A major cause of hospital-acquired infections, the super bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), not only exhibits strong resistance to existing antibiotics but also forms a dense ...