Skip to main content

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection News

Related terms: MRSA Infection, MRSA, Community-acquired MRSA, CA-MRSA, Hospital-acquired MRSA, HA-MRSA, Merca

Sustainable Development Strategies Can Reduce Global Antimicrobial Resistance

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – Sustainable development strategies are important for helping low- and middle-income countries to address the dual challenges of climate change and antimicrobial resistance...

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...

Antibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster 'Superbugs'

FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a new study says. Stool samples provided by...

Hospitalizations Among Family Members Increase Risk for MRSA Infection

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – There is a significant association between hospitalized patients returning home and an increased risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections among...

Hospital Patients Can Bring 'Superbugs' Home

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 – Patients discharged from a hospital stay are bringing antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” home with them, a new study warns. Family members of recently discharged patients are 71 ...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP by Hospira: Recall - Particulate Matter in Vial

ISSUE: Hospira, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP (NDC: 0409-6510-01, Lot 591053A, Expiry Date 1NOV2017), to the hospital/retail level due to a...

Ask a question

To post your own question to our community, sign in or create an account.

Further information

Related condition support groups

Bacterial Infection

Related drug support groups

vancomycin