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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection News

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

Livestock Manure Could Be Source Of Antibiotic Resistance, Researchers Warn

WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — Antibiotic resistance is an urgent global public health threat, as more microbes gain the ability to thwart essential bacteria-killing drugs. And there's a hidden means by w...

Pets Might Be Adding To Antibiotic Resistance

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to human health, as germs like E. coli and staph gain the power to overcome even the most powerful bacteria killers. Unfortunately, t...

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...

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