Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat Nov 3, 2009
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline. Friday, October 30, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Fed study: Higher river temps part of bass deaths Nov 1, 2009
The U.S. Geological Survey report issued Thursday addressed a series of mass deaths of the smaller fish from bacterial infections in recent years ... The U.S. Geological Survey report issued Thursday addressed a series of mass deaths of the smaller fish from bacterial infections in recent years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Fed study: Higher river temps part of bass deaths Oct 31, 2009
The U.S. Geological Survey report issued Thursday addressed a series of mass deaths of the smaller fish from bacterial infections in recent years ... The U.S. Geological Survey report issued Thursday addressed a series of mass deaths of the smaller fish from bacterial infections in recent years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rethinking habits as swine flu spreads Oct 29, 2009
H1N1, also known as swine flu, is a respiratory infection with fever, headache, aches and cough that can make those affected susceptible to pneumonia and other bacterial infections. The incidence in Allegheny County has been rising. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
10 Comments Oct 28, 2009
Yes, they probably developed bacterial infections and that contributed to their death, however, this was AFTER contracting H1N1. Please get your facts straight. (KWTX.com, TX)
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology Oct 24, 2009
Exposure to cigarette smoke may impair the ability of immune cells to clear bacterial infections from the lungs, specifically nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI), a pathogen often associated with respiratory infections and the progression of respiratory diseases ... Alveolar macrophages are part of the lungs' innate defense system and they play an essential role in the clearance of bacterial infections. (EurekAlert!)
Wood says he's sorry; won't run for re-election Oct 24, 2009
Amoxicillin is used to fight bacterial infections, Fluoxetine is an anti-depressant, and Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory drug. Officer (David) Schneider asked the driver if he was taking any prescription medications, and the driver stated that he was on an anti-depression pill. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Quest for swine flu vaccine giving some firms a boost Oct 22, 2009
Even before the swine flu outbreak, several factors were driving anticipated growth in the vaccine market, including the aging of populations in the United States and other Western countries, making them more susceptible to viruses and bacterial infections, and a rising interest by developing countries in vaccinating people. When China comes out and says it s going to have a national vaccine program, that s music to the ears of these companies, said Henry Glorikian, managing partner of Scientia... (Boston Globe)
Health condition cited in swine flu death Oct 22, 2009
Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. . (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Summary for Patients Oct 20, 2009
Patients are at risk for some bacterial infections after splenectomy, but no large, long-term studies have been done on the increased risk for infection after splenectomy. Why did the researchers do this particular study. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Catching Up: Raw milk revisited Oct 20, 2009
Despite reports that heavy cream seized then tested positive for Camplyobacter, which can lead to bacterial infections, Kummer said the department has not received word of any illnesses related to the cream. And, she said, Nolt still doesnt have a permit to sell raw milk. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Antibiotic research: the kryptonite of superbugs Oct 19, 2009
And in a disturbing new development, the CDC has reported evidence of a link between bacterial infections such as pneumonia caused by MRSA and the H1N1 virus among patients who have died from the virus. While the incidence of MRSA rises, the treatment landscape is shrinking. (Boston Globe)
What is the Spleen? Oct 17, 2009
Lymphocytes are the primary tools the body uses to fight bacterial infections. The spleen of a healthy adult is approximately the size of a closed fist and is located on the left side of the abdomen, just below the ribs. (Suite101.com)
WHO identifies groups at highest risk of severe A/H1N1 infection Oct 17, 2009
Besides, secondary bacterial infections have been found in approximately 30 percent of fatal cases. Findings presented during the meeting add to a growing body of evidence that prompt treatment with the antiviral drugs, oseltamivir or zanamivir, reduces the severity of illness and improves the chances of survival. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dog Flu: Symptoms, Treatments and More Oct 15, 2009
"The secondary bacterial infections are where the real danger lies," Dubovi said. "But most dogs, with the proper veterinary care, aren't impacted severely.". (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
New Old Drug Fights Colon Cancer Oct 14, 2009
Benefits from using old generation and out of circulation antibiotics means that the new therapy will not interfere with current antibiotics used for today s bacterial infections. At first she thought about using the antibiotic as a preventative therapy, but later investigated its efficacy in treating full-blown cancer and found it similarly effective. (Science Daily)
Lawmaker aims to ban fish-nibbling pedicure Oct 14, 2009
Klein's office said the fish could possibly spread fungal and bacterial infections - something that health officials have previously warned about in the past. In addition, Klein warns some fish may even grow teeth and bite customers hard enough to draw blood. (FOX61, CT)
Ribosome Unraveled: A Q&A with Nobelist Thomas Steitz Oct 13, 2009
Patrick Sung, chair of the Yale department of molecular biophysics and biochemistry, your work will be put to practical use because "bacteria cannot survive without a functional ribosome" and your "studies will likely lead to more efficacious treatment of bacterial infections via the design of new antibiotics that target the ribosome." And you established a large biopharmaceutical firm, Rib-X (pronounced "rye-bex") here in New Haven that seeks to develop new antibiotics. Why are the results of... (Scientific American)
Common signs indicate danger for kids with flu Oct 13, 2009
That can make people susceptible to pneumonia and other bacterial infections - a scenario blamed for many flu deaths in otherwise healthy children and adults, he said. In these cases, flu patients often appear to get better, but then fever and a cough return. (Boston Globe)
Kolkata: Rat bites patient in hospital Oct 13, 2009
Rat droppings can carry any number of viral and bacterial infections, including hantavirus, plague, typhus, leptospirosis and meningitis. Topics. (India Times, India)
Diseases Known to Affect Alpacas - ... Oct 11, 2009
Bacterial Infections and Plants that are Poisonous to the Alpaca. Prevention of common alpaca diseases is by means of vaccinations, drenching and good husbandry. (Suite101.com)
Local health officials gear up for H1N1 threat Oct 11, 2009
Also check with the doctor or pharmacist about taking antiviral medications and be alert for possible bacterial infections. If that occurs, people will need to contact their health care providers about taking antibiotics. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Swine flu still spreading; blamed for 76 child deaths Oct 10, 2009
In many cases, Schuchat says, severe bacterial infections overwhelmed children already weakened by flu. She suggested that doctors aggressively treat those co-infections and recommended pneumococcal vaccine to children older than 2 with chronic medical conditions and adults 65 and older, which can stave off pneumonia. (USA Today)
Swine Flu Vaccine Oct 9, 2009
Many of those who died also had bacterial infections. In comparison, the CDC estimates that the seasonal flu accounts for an average of more than 20,000 deaths every year. (Suite101.com)
Yale hails U.S. Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureates Oct 8, 2009
"Moreover, the knowledge garnered from Steitz's seminal work can be put to practical use. Since bacteria cannot survive without a functional ribosome, Steitz's studies will likely lead to more efficacious treatment of bacterial infections via the design of new antibiotics that target the ribosome.". In X-ray crystallography, beams of X-ray pass through and bounce off atoms in protein-RNA crystals. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wildlife As A Source For Livestock Infections Oct 8, 2009
(June 1, 2009) Scientists are in a longstanding battle against two serious bacterial infections of livestock: Johne's disease and bovine. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Nobel chemistry prize honors atomic study Oct 8, 2009
Their three-dimensional models show how different antibiotics bind to ribosomes an understanding that has helped other researchers develop new drugs to fight bacterial infections. These models are now used by scientists in order to develop new antibiotics, directly assisting the saving of lives and decreasing humanitys suffering, the academy said in its announcement. (MSNBC -- International)
UBC researchers identify key behavior of immune response to Listeria Oct 6, 2009
"We know a great deal about how our body's adaptive immune system reacts to viruses but generally very little about immune response against bacterial infections," says Wilfred Jefferies, a professor at UBC's Michael Smith Laboratories and Biomedical Research Centre ... "Better understanding of the body's immune system is the key to develop new strategies for treating bacterial infections and for creating new vaccines for Listeria ", says Dr. Bhagirath Singh, Scientific Director at CIHR's... (EurekAlert!)
New Technique Allows Scientists To Penetrate Yeast Cells' Hard Exterior Oct 6, 2009
8, 2009) Although not as well known as bacterial infections, such as MRSA and E. coli, fungal infections such as that caused by the yeast Candida albicans can be more serious and lead to a higher death rate. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Aspirin misuse leading to high death toll Oct 3, 2009
It further states that these toxicity and fluid build-up in the lungs might have contributed to the incidence and severity of symptoms, bacterial infections, and mortality during the 1918-1919 pandemic. Additionally, autopsy reports from 1918 are consistent with what is currently known about the dangers of aspirin toxicity, as well as the expected viral causes of death. (India Times, India)
Stillbirth in first pregnancy raises risk for subsequent pregnancy Oct 2, 2009
Early initiation and consistent treatment of hypertension, diabetes, malnutrition, bacterial infections and other pre-existing health problems before conception and during pregnancy may help reduce stillbirth incidences, he said. "It is also critical for the mother to take time to physically and psychologically heal from the first stillbirth before conceiving again," Getahun said. (Xinhuanet, China)
CDC recommending pneumococcal vaccine Oct 2, 2009
The CDC says to get the pneumococcal vaccine, too, because autopsies show nearly 30 percent of H1N1 swine flu victims bacterial infections. This shot protects against pneumococcus, a bacterial pneumonia infection. (FOX19.com, OH)
Many Swine Flu Deaths Linked to Second Infection Oct 2, 2009
Many people who have died of H1N1 swine flu in the United States have also had bacterial infections, health officials reported on Wednesday ... "Our influenza season is off to a fast start and unfortunately there will be more cases of bacterial infections in people suffering from influenza," CDC epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Moore, who helped organize the study, added in a statement ... "Routine clinical tests used to identify bacterial infections among patients with pneumonia do not detect many of... (Newsmax)
A New Class of Antibiotics Could Offer Hope Against TB Oct 1, 2009
"I would say that most of the American public believe that bacterial infections were conquered with the discovery of penicillin and streptomycin and that the dawn of the antibiotic age meant the end of bacterial infection as an important threat," says Richard Ebright, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Rutgers and a co-author on the study. What has happened instead, says Zhenkun Ma, head of research at the Global Alliance for TB Drug Development, who was not involved in the new... (Time.com)
Docs question saftey of swine flu vaccine Oct 1, 2009
wrote on Sep 30, 2009 7:19 PM:" It's hard to know what to do. On one hand you have a vaccine that's not been out long, and the added fact that with the last Swine Flu vaccine we saw an increase in GBS.On the other hand, you have healthy people who would normally withstand the flu very well, dying from secondary bacterial infections. I believe my plan will be to update my kids pneumonia shots and wait and see on the swine flu vaccine. ". Chickenman wrote on Sep 30, 2009 7:11 AM:" Judy you may be... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Novel Diabetes Pill From AstraZeneca, Bristol Also May Bring a Novel Risk Oct 1, 2009
The treatment causes a steady flow of sugar through the kidneys, which may result in a higher risk of bacterial infections and long-term stress on the organs, he said. The companies will present full results of an advanced test in patients of dapagliflozin tomorrow at the conference in Vienna. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Brothers keep moving in hope for a cure Sep 30, 2009
Patients have to take medications, get regular exercises, plus undergo occasional hospitalization to control the mucus accumulation and prevent bacterial infections. Since 1980, the median predicted age of survival for someone who lives with cystic fibrosis has grown from about 18 to about 36 in 2005, according to the Maryland-based Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, due to the development of new treatments for the as-yet incurable disease. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Wyeth Sues FDA Over Generic Drug Sep 24, 2009
Zosyn is an intravenous treatment for bacterial infections. Wyeth claims the drug version that the FDA approved last week for manufacture by India's Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is based on an old formulation of Zosyn. (Law.com)
Tips for fighting the flu (268) Sep 21, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial infections may sometimes occur at the same time as or after infection with the flu and can lead to other illness such as pneumonia, ear infections and sinus infections. According to a press release from AMMC: It is important to monitor how you (or your child) feel for several days after the flu has cleared, to make sure secondary infections are not occurring. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Jaguars quarterback David Garrard scores for Crohn's research Sep 19, 2009
The disease is associated with an abnormality of the immune system that could be triggered by viral or bacterial infections, a genetic predisposition or diet, although the exact cause of the disease is not known. Garrard, who was diagnosed with Crohn s in 2004, has become something of a poster child for the disease. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
After loss of leg, 'big battle' ahead 89-year-old Colonial Beach waterman loses leg to apparent waterborne bacteria, but vows to keep going. Sep 17, 2009
Like all watermen in the Potomac and other rivers near the Chesapeake Bay, Studds knows about "fishermen's disease," the common name given to Vibrio and other serious bacterial infections caused by microorganisms in the water. "I figured it wouldn't get me, but it did," said Studds. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Beans' Defenses Mean Bacteria Get Evolutionary Helping Hand Sep 17, 2009
16, 2009) Bean plants' natural defences against bacterial infections could be unwittingly driving the evolution of more highly pathogenic bacteria, according to new research published September 10 in Current Biology ... Bean plants' natural defences against bacterial infections could be unwittingly driving the evolution of more highly pathogenic bacteria ... 3, 2007) In an advance in the emerging field of bacterial imaging, scientists are reporting development of a method for identifying... (Science Daily)
Master gene that switches on disease-fighting cells identified by scientists Sep 14, 2009
They provide a fast frontline defence against tumours, viruses and bacterial infections, by scanning the human body for cells that are cancerous or infected with a virus or a bacterial pathogen, and killing them. NK cells - along with all other types of blood cell, both white and red - are continuously generated from blood stem cells in the bone marrow over the course of a person's lifetime. (EurekAlert!)
Key gene 'controls disease fight' Sep 14, 2009
Properly functioning NK cells are a type of white blood cell central to the body's first line of defence, rapidly killing off tumour cells, viruses and bacterial infections. The latest work shows that the E4bp4 gene controls production of the cells from blood stem cells in the bone marrow. (BBC News -- UK)
Staph Germs Found at West Coast Beaches Sep 13, 2009
Are we going back to the time when otherwise healthy people died from all types of bacterial infections. Honeymoon's over. (CBS News)
Shining A Light On Disease: Tracking Light-emitting Bacteria During Infection Sep 13, 2009
"Bioluminescence imaging in bacterial infections has great potential to provide information on the cause of infectious diseases," said Dr Gahan, "The technology allows the researcher to pinpoint exactly where in the body the bacteria reside during infection. We have also demonstrated that the technology can indicate which bacterial genes are switched on during infection. The use of this approach will underpin the development and testing of new vaccine and DNA-delivery vectors for protection... (Science Daily)
Swine Flu Infects Cells Deep in Lungs: Study Sep 11, 2009
French epidemiologist Antoine Flahault has reported a 100-fold increase, compared to seasonal flu, in the number of swine flu deaths in Mauritius and New Caledonia attributed directly to the virus itself rather than secondary bacterial infections or underlying conditions. Many of those deaths were caused by acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS), which requires intensive-care treatment for an average of three weeks. (Newsmax)
Swine flu in college football scares us to death Sep 11, 2009
Football players are not famous for their cleanliness the spread of bacterial infections is a noted locker room problem. And the idea of staying home with flu symptoms doesn't fit the sport's tough culture. (MSNBC -- Health)
Schools taking precautions to prevent swine flu Sep 11, 2009
"The larger problem could be that Pugh's teammates were likely exposed to the virus before playing in Stillwater, Okla., so now the Cowboys might have been exposed, too.Health officials say football players shouldn't be at any more risk from swine flu than other students, assuming they take precautions such as washing their hands and staying home when they feel sick so they don't infect others.But football players spend a lot of time together, and there are other factors that might contribute to... (ESPN -- College Football)
Panel backs trial plan to allow dogs on beach Sep 10, 2009
Dogs on the beach could "pose a public threat," with animal feces possibly contaminating the beaches and causing visitors serious medical issues such as bacterial infections and parasites, the Health Department letter states. And parasites often found in dog waste "can remain in the environment for years despite prompt removal of the fecal matter," the letter said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mounting a multi-layered attack on fungal infections Sep 8, 2009
Although not as well known as bacterial infections, such as MRSA and E.coli, fungal infections such as that caused by the yeast Candida albicans can be more serious and lead to a higher death rate. Using mutant forms of the C. albicans yeast which lacked different parts of the yeast cell wall, Professor Neil Gow and his colleagues have uncovered a three-pronged mechanism by which the body's immune defences attack the invading fungus. (EurekAlert!)
Large-scale Study Probes How Cells Fight Pathogens Sep 7, 2009
Regev, Hacohen, Amit and their colleagues revealed a dendritic cell circuit with two major arms: an inflammatory arm, which is highly active during bacterial infections and can initiate a system-wide immune response; and an anti-viral arm, which is induced upon viral infections and coordinates a more focused response tailored to viruses. Together, these arms encompass about 100 regulators roughly four times as many as were previously known to be involved and include several proteins that were... (Science Daily)
Swine flu suspected in Alaska child's death Sep 6, 2009
Secondary bacterial infections can creep in when the influenza virus damages the lining along the throat, the bronchial tree and the lungs, weakening the immune system, Funk said, relaying what the CDC expert said. Those bacterial infections then can kill, though no one yet knows if that's what happened to the boy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Canine Influenza Virus Infection Sep 6, 2009
Antibiotics may be necessary to help prevent or to treat secondary bacterial infections which may cause pneumonia. Tamiflu is an antiviral medication which has been used in some cases to treat canine influenza infections. (Suite101.com)
40 children have died of H1N1 flu in USA Sep 4, 2009
By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY The first analysis of children who have died of the new H1N1 flu virus shows that two-thirds had severe existing medical conditions, nearly half also got bacterial infections and a dozen were never treated with Tamiflu, the government reported Thursday ... Ten of 23 children for whom test results were available developed bacterial infections on top of their viral infections, a double blow that can lead to toxic shock and death, CDC reported. (USA Today -- News)
CDC: High-risk kids should get first H1N1 shots Sep 4, 2009
In addition, doctors should be aware that some otherwise healthy children with bacterial infections may be more susceptible to the flu, he told reporters during a conference call. Frieden said the vaccine should be available by mid-October, and will be free at public hospitals and other sites. (CNN)
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14h ago By , USA TODAY The first analysis of children who have died of the new H1N1 flu virus shows that two-thirds had severe existing medical conditions, nearly half also got bacterial infections and a dozen were never treated with Tamiflu, the government reported Thursday. FIND MORE STORIES IN. (USA Today -- Tech)
Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions Sep 4, 2009
Bacterial infections -- such as bacterial pneumonia -- were another contributing factor to an increased risk of death in children, including most children older than 5 who didn't have a preexisting high-risk medical condition. This suggests that bacteria, in tandem with the H1N1 virus, can cause severe disease in children who may be otherwise healthy, the officials said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Duke wins NIH grant worth up to $11M Sep 3, 2009
Antimicrobials and antibiotics have been used for more than 50 years to treat bacterial infections. But many of the bacteria causing the infections have become resistant to the medications, making them less effective. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Ferret Diseases, Cancers, and Gene... Sep 2, 2009
Bacterial Infections. Helicobacter mustelae infection is a common bacterial infection of the stomach lining, according to Dr. Brown. (Suite101.com)
Safety, efficacy of corneal transplant procedure confirmed; an antibiotic can cause double vision Sep 1, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, CAHighlights of September's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), include a 2009 review by the Academy of the safety and efficacy of a widely used corneal transplant procedure and a warning about an unusual but serious reaction to systemic fluroquinolones, a class of antibiotics used to treat a variety of bacterial infections ... A 2009 study finds that a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, administered systemically to treat a... (EurekAlert!)
When does swine flu need a doctors care? Aug 31, 2009
That can be a sign of bacterial infections that sometimes follow any type of flu. For children, pediatricians advise watching activity levels. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sebelius: Closing Schools Won't Halt H1N1 Aug 26, 2009
There are viral and bacterial infections (and mycotic infections) that cross from birds to humans. WAs this natural or due to an errant vaccine. (CBS News)
Swine virus more lethal than seasonal flu Aug 26, 2009
With regular seasonal flu, which claims up to 500,000 lives each year worldwide, most deaths are attributed either to secondary bacterial infections such as pneumonia, or pre-existing chronic conditions that boost vulnerability. Only about one-in-a-million infections result in death due to a rare condition known as acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS). (India Times, India)
Reasons to Get Tested for STDs Aug 25, 2009
The bacterial infections, like gonorrhea and chlamydia, are curable by taking medications. However, the sexually transmitted infections that are caused by a virus, such as HIV and herpes, are not curable. (The Current Online, MO)
