All Infection Prevention & Control articles – Page 26
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NewsNovel compound protects against infection by virus that causes COVID-19
Compounds that obstruct the “landing gear” of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19.
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NewsNew antibiotics make TB bacterium less pathogenic for humans
Researchers have identified new, antibiotic molecules that target Mycobacterium tuberculosis and make it less pathogenic for humans.
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NewsScientists unlock the secrets of disease-causing fungus Aspergillus fumigatus
A new study demonstrates the pivotal role of the Mitogen-Activated Protein kinase MpkA in both gliotoxin production and self-protection.
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NewsResearchers reveal how pathogenic bacteria load their syringes
A new study reveals that pathogenic bacteria use molecular “shuttle services” to fill their injection apparatus with the right product.
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NewsSingle gene could be crucial for persistence in TB bacteria
Researchers have uncovered an important mechanism that allows the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium to persist in the human host for decades.
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NewsResearch reveals ‘best approach’ for detection of maternal sepsis
A new study finds that placental swabs are ‘most effective’ in diagnosing maternal sepsis, findings that were described by research team as ‘very significant’ in helping choice of treatment for infections.
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NewsPlants use ‘trojan horse’ bubbles to fight mold invasions
A study describes how plants send tiny lipid “bubbles” filled with RNA across enemy lines, into the cells of the attacking mold. Once inside, different types of RNA emerge to suppress the infectious cells that sucked them in.
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NewsNovel intranasal mask protects respiratory tract from viral aerosols
Researchers have developed a novel intranasal mask to protect the respiratory tract from viral aerosols. It showed satisfactory protection in mouse model, digital human nasal model and human respiratory tract model.
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NewsNanoparticles with antibacterial action shorten duration of tuberculosis treatment
A low-cost technology involving nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds that can be used in multiple attacks on infections by the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis has been developed.
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NewsResearchers reveal breakthrough in the development of drug for sleeping sickness
A novel way to attack the trypanosome parasite through its ribosome prevents the parasite from producing essential proteins, thus impairing its ability to survive.
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NewsAMR leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else
More than 1.05 million deaths were associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and 250,000 deaths were attributable to AMR in the WHO African region, posing an unprecedented health threat.
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NewsNew weapon against the super tough C diff bacteria shows promise
A researcher has demonstrated that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic, Omadacycline, may be a promising tool in combating the resilient bacteria Clostridioides difficile (C diff), which causes an infection often picked up in hospitals.
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NewsPhotodynamic action weakens resistance to antibiotics in bacteria that attack airways
A study of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) showed it has a novel capacity to modify bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics according to dosage, reducing the resistance and persistence of both standard and clinical strains.
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NewsResearchers discover how to sabotage antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’
Scientists say they have learned how to sabotage a key piece of machinery that pathogens use to infect their host cells, and have developed a test to identify the next-generation drugs to target this vulnerable cellular machinery.
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NewsResearchers outline AI blueprint to help tackle antimicrobial resistance on a global scale
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have outlined a framework for artificial intelligence (AI) to improve antimicrobial use and infection care, helping to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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NewsToothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients
Researchers found that hospital-acquired pneumonia rates were lower among patients who received daily toothbrushing compared to those who did not.
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NewsDiverse gut bacteria communities protect against harmful pathogens by nutrient blocking
A new study demonstrates that diverse communities of resident bacteria can protect the human gut from disease-causing microorganisms. However, this protective effect is lost when only single species of gut bacteria are present.
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OpinionCatch-22: the FDA, probiotics, and preterm infants
As the FDA issues warning letters about probiotic products sold for use in hospitalized preterm infants, families of babies threatened by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) now face a deadly Catch-22 situation.
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NewsFirst results in using new tools to tackle respiratory syncytial virus
Vaccines for pregnant women and use of monoclonal antibodies have been approved for use in the European Union to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children. Are those tools working?
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NewsZinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for vaginal yeast infections
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.