Bacteria
A new study has shed light on the intricate relationships between insects and microorganisms in natural ecosystems. Researchers at Jagiellonian University, in collaboration with others, investigated the interactions between entomopathogenic fungi in the genus Entomophthora and their dipteran hosts in South Greenland. The team employed a novel approach, sequencing insect,
Bacterial infections
The state government of Maharashtra has issued a directive declaring leprosy a notifiable disease, requiring healthcare professionals to report any new cases to the local health department within two weeks. This move follows a central government directive issued around six months ago, and aims to track the spread of the
Bacterial infections
The state government of Maharashtra has issued a directive declaring leprosy a notifiable disease, requiring healthcare professionals to report any new cases to the local health department within two weeks. This move follows a central government directive issued around six months ago, and aims to track the spread of the
Bacterial infections
Researchers at Catholic University in Cordoba, Argentina, have shared a case study on a 7-year-old girl suffering from recurrent acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST), a rare endocrinological emergency in pediatrics. The condition often requires immediate infectious disease and surgical intervention. The study highlights the importance of considering AST in the differential
Bacterial infections
A retrospective study of 94 cases of cutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTM) in Germany over a 24-year period has been conducted. The aim of the study was to characterize these infections, which remain a significant challenge for diagnosis and treatment. The research found that exposure to fish tanks was the
Bacteria
Research from Xi'an Jiaotong University presents a new approach to optimizing the adaptability of plasma-activated water (PAW) as an antimicrobial agent for pH-sensitive medical scenarios. The study highlights the potential of PAW in disinfection and infection control, despite its limitations in acidic conditions. By pre-loading hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
Bacterial infections
A retrospective study of 94 cases of cutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTM) in Germany over a 24-year period has been conducted. The aim of the study was to characterize these infections, which remain a significant challenge for diagnosis and treatment. The research found that exposure to fish tanks was the
Antibiotics
A groundbreaking 15-minute blood test, designed to diagnose life-threatening conditions in children such as sepsis or meningitis, is being trialled in the NHS. This revolutionary test can fast-track diagnosis by identifying whether a patient's infection is bacterial or viral, enabling immediate treatment with antibiotics if necessary. The trial,
Bacterial genetics
Historians and researchers have long known that Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812 was a disaster that resulted in the death of hundreds of thousands of French soldiers. While battle wounds and harsh environmental conditions were certainly contributing factors, new research suggests that infectious diseases played a
Bacterial genetics
A grim tale of Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia has been rewritten with the discovery of infectious diseases that ravaged his army, leaving behind a trail of death and despair. As the French troops withdrew from Russia in 1812, they succumbed to a deadly cocktail of diseases, including
Bacterial infections
A study published in the mBio journal has found a significant connection between contaminated meat and urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in low-income neighborhoods. Researchers collected data from 2017 to 2021 and discovered that nearly one in five UTIs were linked to E. coli strains of animal origin. The study
Bacterial infections
Researchers at Hunan Normal University have engineered a recombinant strain of Aeromonas salmonicida, which can deliver antigens to host cells via the type III secretion system (T3SS), making it a highly effective strategy against bacterial infections. By heterologously biosynthesizing the T3SS from Photorhabdus luminescens TT01, they created a bivalent vaccine
