All Medical Microbiology articles – Page 2
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NewsAiming for more targeted treatment of serious lung infections
Microbial experts are using DNA sequencing readings to provide more accurate identification of microbial infections, which helps to address risks from long-term use of antibiotics in cystic fibrosis patients.
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NewsEffect of a novel enteral nutrition mixture with probiotics versus standard enteral nutrition on gastrointestinal complications in critically ill surgical patients
A randomised controlled trial conducted in critically ill patients recovering from abdominal surgery found that a novel probiotic-enriched tube feeding formula reduced serious gut complications dramatically compared to standard enteral nutrition.
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NewsResearch funding to improve treatment for invasive fungal infections
The Federal Joint Committee is funding a new Germany-wide research project aimed at improving care for patients with invasive fungal infections.
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NewsThinking beyond antibiotics in the treatment of urinary tract infections
A promising new study combines phage therapy (PT) with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to treat recurrent urinary tract infections.
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NewsResearchers investigate case of soft-tick borne relapsing fever in Austin area
Researchers report a likely case of soft tick-borne relapsing fever (STRF) in an Austin-area resident.
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NewsEarly surgery for bacterial eye infection offers hope to patients
A new clinical trial shows that early vitrectomy surgery for acute endophthalmitis could be more beneficial to patients’ vision compared with the current antibiotic-first approach.
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NewsAnother tick-borne disease to avoid: anaplasmosis in Canada
Move over, Lyme disease — there’s another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada. Anaplasmosis, the second most common tick-borne disease in the country, can cause a range of health issues, including myocarditis, as a practice article shows.
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NewsWhen a lip ulcer isn’t what it seems: Rare case of syphilis mistaken for mouth injury
Any lip ulcer that is painless, firm, and persists beyond two to three weeks should prompt syphilis testing, even if the presentation does not fit the typical genital picture, warn scientists presenting an unusual case study.
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NewsNew antiseptic capable of eliminating 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells
A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in hospital settings.
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NewsBronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry data featured in four World Bronchiectasis Conference abstracts
The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association announced that research leveraging data from the Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry was featured in four abstracts presented at the World Bronchiectasis Conference.
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NewsNew study advances dry mRNA vaccine patch design
New research could help make future mRNA vaccines easier to store and distribute. The study identified conditions that help protect the particles that carry mRNA in dry vaccine patches, offering practical guidance for future patch design.
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NewsFrom infancy to old age, nationwide China study maps how serious lung infections change across life stages
An analysis of 695,142 hospitalized patients identifies eight life-stage pathogen profiles, three co-detection networks, and marked male predominance in bacterial and fungal infections.
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NewsThe case for fewer antibiotics in joint replacement surgery
Infections are a leading cause of joint replacement failures, however a new study suggests prescription of an extended courses of antibiotics after patients leave the hospital may not be needed.
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NewsWhat D.C.’s algal bloom reveals about a growing water threat
Environmental engineer Steven Chapra speaks out about cyanobacteria algal blooms in the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, expanding on why harmful algal blooms are a growing concern, and what they may mean for freshwater ecosystems.
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NewsBacteria can learn and form memories without a brain
Scientists have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments.
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NewsBillions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
A comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
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NewsScientists probe how proteins are inserted into cell membranes
Researchers looking at the cell membrane investigate how the proteins manufactured by the ribosomes in the cell interior reach their position within the membrane in the correct form and when the processes became established over the course of evolution.
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NewsBack in action: Researchers make drug-resistant bacteria vulnerable again
New findings show that disabling a single bacterial protein can restore vancomycin’s power against resistant bacteria – and point to a new strategy for overcoming antibiotic resistance.
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NewsIntestinal cells found to starve Salmonella of essential nutrients, revealing new tactic in infection defense
A new discovery sheds light on how the human body controls Salmonella infections and opens pathways for potential treatments for Salmonella and other food-borne infections.
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NewsCase study: Fatal rabies in a child
Ontario’s first case of fatal rabies since 1967 provides critical guidance to help prevent death from rabies in future instances. The parents agreed to share their son’s case to help raise awareness of rabies.