MRSA & Hygiene
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Antibiotics blamed for C. difficile outbreaks
The C. difficile outbreaks since 2006 are likely to have been triggered by overuse of antibiotics, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Acne bacterium clue to skin protection
A skin bacterium thought to be linked to acne may protect against a range of diseases, including sun damage, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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CF danger bacterium "global"
A multi-drug resistant infection that threatens people with cystic fibrosis is now found globally, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Toxic shock syndrome vaccine successfully tested
The world’s first safe and effective vaccine against toxic shock syndrome has been successfully tested it in a Phase I trial, it was announced today. Read more
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Europe moves against colistin misuse
New European rules could restrict the use of the antibiotic colistin on farms, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Hope for rapid single STI test
A single test that can quickly detect four of the most common sexually transmitted infections is to be developed, after researchers were awarded a £150,000 grant. Read more
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Gene breaches antibiotic "last line"
A highly mobile gene resistant to the "last line" of antibiotics has emerged in southern China, it was announced today. Read more
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Copper prevents coronavirus contamination
Copper can effectively help to prevent the spread of coronaviruses such as MERS-CoV, new research suggests. Read more
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Q fever linked to lymphoma
The risk of lymphoma is increased by infection with the bacterium that causes Q fever, French researchers report today. Read more
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Travellers spreading antibiotic resistance
Increased global travel may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistant genes, according to a Swedish study. Read more