nosocomial infection

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Nosocomial infections: the new secret weapons

August 28, 2024

These infections, often linked to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, can have serious consequences for patients, ranging from additional complications to increased mortality. ...

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Antibiotic resistance: a scourge that threatens hospitals

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

August 28, 2024

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More and more bacteria are developing defense mechanisms that allow them to resist antibiotic treatments, transforming once benign infections into ...

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Infection after an operation: the bacteria responsible are on your skin

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

April 30, 2024

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Nosocomial infections, contracted after a surgical operation, do not come from bacteria present in the hospital, but from those you ...

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Nosocomial infections: they are not only transmitted between patients

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

September 24, 2023

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A study shows that cases of Clostridioides difficile infections reported in hospitals may not result from transmission during care, but ...

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Sepsis: infection kills almost as many people as heart attacks

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

September 10, 2023

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Sepsis can be as common as cancer and as deadly as a heart attack, according to a recent study. THE ...

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The deadly fungus Candida auris continues to spread in the United States

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

July 3, 2023

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An antifungal-resistant pathogenic fungus, Candida auris, continues to spread and cause fatal hospital-acquired infections in the United States. THE ESSENTIAL ...

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Candida auris: Should we be worried about this drug-resistant fungus?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 30, 2023

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US health authorities have classified Candida Auris, a fungus that causes nosocomial infections, as a "serious global threat to public ...

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Bacteria could save us from resistant lung infections

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 3, 2023

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A genetically modified bacterium has demonstrated its ability to eliminate a pathogenic bacterium responsible for respiratory infections, “Pseudomonas aeruginosa”, often ...

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An old drug boosted to fight a nosocomial infection

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

May 3, 2022

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Hope in the fight against vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, a leading cause of nosocomial illness in the United States. The track which ...

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Hospital: mobile phones at the origin of many infections

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

April 30, 2022

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The mobile phones of many health professionals are carriers of staphylococcus S.aureusin, an agent highly resistant to antibiotics and responsible ...

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Covid-19: a drug track to prevent infection

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 20, 2022

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Researchers have looked at cathepsins, drugs that act directly on enzymes that the virus uses to multiply in our cells. ...

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Nosocomial infections: diet plays a role in healing

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 24, 2022

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According to a new study, a diet high in carbohydrates but low in fat and protein would better fight against ...

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90% of insects present in hospitals are carriers of bacteria harmful to health

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 10, 2022

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Flies, ants, aphids, moths, wasps... A new study shows that 9 out of 10 insects present in hospitals are carriers ...

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Klebsiella pneumoniae: rare bacteria kill 6 newborns in South Africa

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 9, 2022

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In South Africa, 6 newborns died from the Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria, which can be responsible for respiratory infections, intestinal infections ...

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A formidable bacterium is spreading in hospitals: what risk for our health?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 8, 2022

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Some strains of the Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics commonly used in hospitals, which could cause new, ...

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Multidrug-resistant bacteria spreads in hospitals around the world

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 8, 2022

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Scientists are warning of the dangers of the bacteria Staphylococcus epidermidis, some strains of which have become resistant to antibiotics ...

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Nosocomial infections: the French do not feel sufficiently informed about the risk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 6, 2022

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Only 28% of French people consider themselves well informed of the risk of contracting a nosocomial infection after going to ...

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Post-operative infections: 2 out of 3 French people do not feel they are sufficiently informed

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 5, 2022

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According to a new IPSOS survey, only 28% of French people consider themselves well informed about postoperative infections. Nosocomial infections ...

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One in 20 patients affected by a nosocomial infection during their hospitalization: what does the law provide?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 3, 2022

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One in twenty patients contracts a nosocomial infection in the establishment where they are hospitalized. Since 2002, the law has ...

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We die more “from the hospital” than “from the car”

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 18, 2021

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Washing your hands is a trivial gesture (or one that should be ...). But here we are not doing enough! ...

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Nosocomial infection: a self-disinfecting fabric on the doors

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 17, 2021

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A self-disinfecting cloth to be placed on the door handles has been developed. It could improve the prevention of nosocomial ...

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Hygiene in the hospital: hand washing is not enough against bacteria

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 11, 2021

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Newborns in intensive care are exposed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, despite the precautions of healthcare workers.Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ...