Hospital patients
According to a recent global systematic review and meta-analysis of over 20,000 patients, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is highly prevalent within hospital settings and associated with increased in-hospital mortality worldwide. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Leicester, aimed to quantify the prevalence and risk of mortality associated
Infection
A recent study published in the journal Neuroscience has found that Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during gestation can cause fetal brain abnormalities, including microcephaly, cortical malformations, and motor defects. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at the Federal University Rio de Janeiro, used a mouse model to investigate
Infection
Researchers at Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University in Tokyo, Japan, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of parasitic diseases. The team, led by Dr. Toshihiro Tokiwa, has detected Toxoplasma gondii infection in the endangered Amami Woodcock, a bird species endemic to Amami-Oshima Island in Japan. This finding
Infection
Research published in Frontiers in Microbiology has discovered that tar spot, caused by the obligate fungal pathogen Phyllachora maydis, affects the phyllosphere microbiomes of corn inbreds, leading to distinct bacterial and fungal communities between resistant and susceptible lines. The study, conducted by researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural
Infection
According to a recent study published in the journal Mycopathologia, lower respiratory tract fungal infections (LRTFIs) continue to contribute significantly to the global disease burden, especially in underdeveloped regions. The study analyzed the disability-adjusted life year (DALY) burden of LRTFIs from 1990 to 2021 and projected the burden to 2050.
Infection
Research conducted at the Aichi Cancer Center has focused on finding effective ways to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction for oral cancers. Despite numerous efforts to reduce SSI rates, they have remained high. A new perioperative wound management protocol has been introduced, which
Infection
Researchers from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have conducted a study to investigate the effect of Chaihu Guizhi Decoction (CGD) on influenza A virus subtype H1N1 and Staphylococcus aureus co-infection in mice. The results showed that CGD exerted a therapeutic effect on the co-infection, alleviating clinical manifestations, reducing bacterial
Infection
Research conducted at the Memorial University of Newfoundland has shown that co-infecting lumpfish with sublethal doses of Aeromonas salmonicida and Vibrio anguillarum can lead to increased mortality and severity of clinical signs, even at low doses. The study, published in the journal Aquaculture, aimed to explore the interactions between these
Infection
Researchers at Dandenong Hospital, Victoria, Australia, have conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of adding oral antibiotics (oAB) to mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) in reducing surgical site infections (SSI) and anastomotic leaks (AL) in elective colorectal cancer surgery. The study, published in Colorectal Disease, found that
Infection
A new study from the Amsterdam University Medical Center has presented a promising alternative strategy for treating and preventing bacterial infections. The research, published in Glycobiology, focuses on the use of passive immunization with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to combat bacterial pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. The study&
Infection
Research conducted at the Memorial University of Newfoundland has shown that co-infecting lumpfish with sublethal doses of Aeromonas salmonicida and Vibrio anguillarum can lead to increased mortality and severity of clinical signs, even at low doses. The study, published in the journal Aquaculture, aimed to explore the interactions between these
Infection
Researchers at Northeast Agricultural University have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how a plant RNA virus, the turnip mosaic virus (TuMV), manipulates the plant's defense mechanisms to facilitate its infection. The study, recently published in The Plant Cell, reveals that the virus exploits a specific protein phosphatase,
