Newly-Admitted Hospital Patients’ Hands Often Carry Drug-Resistant Superbug Colonies: Study
A new study finds that patients often bring colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with them on their hands when admitted to hospitals.
Tag Archives: MRSA Infection
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Staph Infections Still Major Health Risk, Killed Nearly 20,000 In 2017: CDC
After years of declining rates, some types of serious staph infections are on the rise, the CDC warns.
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Cleaning MRSA Colonies Off Patients Before Discharge Leads To Fewer Infections: Study
A new study reveals that a six month regimen of disinfection hygiene protocols can reduce the risk of MRSA following hospital discharge, but the procedures are hard for patients to…
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Nursing Homes Fail To Use Isolation Procedures for Residents Infected By Superbugs: Study
Nursing homes rarely employ recommended isolation precautions on patients with multidrug-resistant infections, a new study warns.
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Infection Control Initiative Making Progress Against MRSA at VA Hospitals: Report
Preventative measures put in place by the VA against the spread of MRSA appear to have had significant success in lowering hospital infection rates, according to the findings of a…
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“Superbug” Germs Often Found on Hands of Hospital Patients: Study
A new study indicates that antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be being spread from patient's hands at hospitals and nursing homes.
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Unnecessary Antibiotics Prescriptions Rampant, Despite Risks: Study
Overuse of antibiotics is still rampant, and could be putting patients and humanity at risk, according to the findings of a new study.
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MRSA Rate Drops, CDC Releases Plan For Drug-Resistant Threats
While we are winning the battle against MRSA, the CDC warns of new drug-resistant threats.
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MRSA Found Among Workers At Industrial Farms Using Antibiotics
Researchers found significantly more antibiotic-resistant bacteria on workers at industrial livestock operations that give their animals antibiotics than at antibiotic-free facilities.
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Nursing Home Infection Rates Rise as Community-Assisted MRSA Spreads
Community-associated strains of drug resistant staph infections are spreading through U.S. nursing homes, according to the findings of new research.
