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CDC Confirms Onions as Source of McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak; Cases Rise to 90 Nationwide
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – Onions spread on McDonald's Quarter Pounders are the definite source of an outbreak of E. coli illness that's now affected 90 people nationwide, new evidence from the U.S....
Skin Patch Uses 'Imperceptible' Electric Zaps to Heal Wounds Without Drugs
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2024 – An experimental electric bandage might help doctors stop bacterial infections without using any drugs, a new study suggests. Imperceptible low-level electric current applied...
Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 16-19
The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 16 to 19 in Los Angeles, drawing participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, a...
Onions in McDonalds' Quarter Pounders Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Have Been Recalled
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – Just days after an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders was first announced, a company producing onions used in the burgers said it has issued a recall for...
One Dead, 10 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – An E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people in 10 states, killing one and landing 10 more in the hospital. Most of the illnesses have...
Novel Calculator Aids Infection Prevention and Control Staffing
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 – A novel calculator allows facilities to staff their infection prevention and control program based on individual factors, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in...
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise in Florida in Wake of Storms
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) – Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. In...
Walking Pneumonia Cases Spike Among Young Kids
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – Walking pneumonia cases are surging among young children in the United States, federal health officials warn. "Bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae increased i...
IDSA: Antibiotics for Seven Days Feasible for Patients Hospitalized With Bloodstream Infections
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – Treating hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections with antibiotics for seven days is noninferior to treating for 14 days, according to a study presented at the...
Here's Where Viruses Love to Lurk in Your Bathroom
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – The bad news first: shower heads and toothbrushes in an average bathroom are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses, most of which have never been seen...
Many Patients Expecting Antibiotics for Common Symptoms Lack Knowledge of Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 – Lack of knowledge of antibiotic risks contributes to primary care patients' expectations of antibiotics for common symptoms, according to a study published online in the...
Answers Company Recalls Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella, Listeria Threat
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 – A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs. Answers Pet Food announced...
In 2021, More Than 1 Million Deaths Attributed to Antimicrobial Resistance
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2024 – From 1990 to 2021, the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) decreased for those younger than 5 years and increased for those older than 70 years, according to a study...
Millions Worldwide Could Die From Antibiotic-Resistant Infections, Report Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Millions more people will die annually from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years unless steps are taken to counter this growing health threat, a new study...
'Self-Medicating' Gorillas Are Leading People to New Medicines
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 – Humans could learn a few medical tips from their gorilla cousins, a new study says. Four plants used by wild gorillas in Gabon have antibacterial and antioxidant properties,...
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