MRSA & Hygiene
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Untreatable bacteria investigated
A major new study is set to target the harm caused by the antibiotic resistant bacteria, it was announced today. Read more
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Farm infection threat growing
A drive to stop outbreaks of infection linked to petting farm animals was launched yesterday. Read more
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Hope for E.coli vaccine
Swedish researchers have announced the successful development of a vaccine against E.coli infection. Read more
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Winter virus puzzle
Health experts have admitted being puzzled by the pre-Christmas surge in cases of the sickness virus, norovirus. Read more
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Baby infection a "priority"
New guidance was issued today on preventing a deadly bacterial infection in new-born babies. Read more
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Caesarean link to infection warning
The caesarean operation for childbirth is one of the oldest surgical procedures known – and yet still carries a significantly high risk of leading to infection, researchers warn today. Read more
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Alert on farm visits
Parents and teachers have been urged to take precautions as the spring brings the "animal petting" season. Read more
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New child allergy findings
Scientists say they can explain how giving common antibiotics to infants increases the risk of serious allergies. Read more
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World cholera threat underestimated
The world-wide problem of cholera is ten times greater than official figures show, researchers have warned. Read more
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Dirty Britons’ handwashing habits revealed
One in six mobile phones in Britain is contaminated, most likely because people are failing to wash their hands properly, experts warned today. Read more