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.
A new study finds that patients often bring colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with them on their hands when admitted to hospitals.
After years of declining rates, some types of serious staph infections are on the rise, the CDC warns.
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…
Nursing homes rarely employ recommended isolation precautions on patients with multidrug-resistant infections, a new study warns.
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…
A new study indicates that antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be being spread from patient's hands at hospitals and nursing homes.
Overuse of antibiotics is still rampant, and could be putting patients and humanity at risk, according to the findings of a new study.
While we are winning the battle against MRSA, the CDC warns of new drug-resistant threats.
Researchers found significantly more antibiotic-resistant bacteria on workers at industrial livestock operations that give their animals antibiotics than at antibiotic-free facilities.
Community-associated strains of drug resistant staph infections are spreading through U.S. nursing homes, according to the findings of new research.