MRSA & Hygiene
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Hygiene key to pandemic control – experts
Higher priority should be given to hand-washing, mask-wearing and the isolation of potentially infected patients when making national pandemic plans, researchers have urged. Read more
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How honey may beat infection
Manuka honey could hold the key to destroying the hospital "super-bug" MRSA, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Infection risk from blood transfusions
Blood transfusion can be risky for heart surgery patients, as it may increase the chance of infection, experts warned today. Read more
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Simple hygiene rules to help beat bugs
Britain needs to rethink its approach to using hygiene to prevent infections – as the public is getting confused, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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UK needs fresh approach to superbugs – BMA
Senior doctors have warned that "superbugs", or healthcare associated infections, will not be beaten in the absence of dedicated long-term strategies. Read more
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Nursing home super-bug alarm
The hospital super-bug MRSA is rife in nursing homes amongst both residents and staff, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Light therapy hope for MRSA treatment
Scientists believe they may have found a “magic bullet” for treating the hospital superbug, MRSA. Read more
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Hope in hospital bug battle
Handwashing and titanium oxide are among weapons available against hospital infection, microbiologists were told today. Read more
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Fresh warning on hospital bugs
Experts have identified another common bug that is developing resistance to drugs and threatening hospital care. Read more
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Oregano oil kills MRSA
A project studying Himalayan oregano as an antibacterial agent for MRSA has earned an international award. Read more