Tag: Bacteria
Skin Microbiota Differ for Obese, Non-Obese Undergoing C-Section
Obese women have significantly higher bacterial biomass of lower diversity at the incision site
C. difficile Tied to Increased Graft Loss in Solid Organ Recipients
Proven infections, antibiotic treatments in past three months tied to increased development of CDI
Some Bacteria Now More Tolerant of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers
Enterococci bacteria surviving exposure for longer periods of time
Dog’s Saliva Caused Bacterial Infection Leading to Amputations
Patient probably contracted infection from being licked by his dog
Weak Recommendation to Screen for Bacteriuria in Pregnancy
Canadian guideline addresses asymptomatic, low-risk pregnant women during the first trimester
Guidance Provided for Reporting Foodborne Illness
Health care professionals should generally report foodborne illness to county, city health department
FDA: Illnesses Tied to Fresh Crab Meat Imported From Venezuela
Illnesses appear to be caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria
Vegetable Trays Tainted With Cyclospora Put Seven in Hospital
185 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in persons who reported consuming vegetable trays
Irrigation Water Likely Cause of Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
According to the CDC, outbreak that started in the spring and is now over
Kitchen Towels Are Source of Possibly Pathogenic Bacteria
Multipurpose towels have higher colony-forming units; humid towels have higher CFU versus dry ones
