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Staphylococcus aureus is a spherical bacterium (coccus) which on microscopic examination appears in pairs, short chains, or bunched, grape-like clusters. These organisms are Gram-positive. Some strains are capable of producing a highly heat-stable protein toxin that causes illness in humans.

Co-infection with MRSA ‘superbug’ could make COVID-19 outcomes even more deadly

Global data shows nearly 10 per cent of severe COVID-19 cases involve a secondary bacterial co-infection – with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as Staph A., being the most common organism responsible for co-existing infections with SARS-CoV-2.

21 Mar 2023

Discovery of 16th century coronavirus in France

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers conducted paleoserological tests on dental pulp samples of skeletons excavated from the Abbey Saint-Pierre in the village of Baume-Les-Messieurs in France.

20 Mar 2023

Study finds community-onset bacterial coinfection in children with critical COVID-19 is infrequent but empiric antibiotics are commonly prescribed

Researchers evaluated the use of empiric antibiotics to determine the prevalence rates of community-acquired bacterial coinfections among hospitalized pediatric critical COVID-19 patients.

8 Mar 2023

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the occurrence of bacterial and viral infections in adults hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to determine the clinical and demographic features, outcomes, and microbial spectrums associated with bacterial coinfections and the prevalence of viral coinfections.

7 Mar 2023

What nutritional role does carrot powder play in probiotic cheese?

In a recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers evaluated carrot powder and its application in probiotic soft cheese.

24 Feb 2023

Genome editing prevents hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS Digital Health, researchers pursued one-time cures for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). They used a previously constructed murine model of HCM, designated as R403Q-129SvEv, to evaluate two different genetic therapies, as follows:

19 Feb 2023

A microbiota-driven mechanism underlies severity of leishmaniasis infection

In a recent study posed to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Brazil and the United States investigated the probable impact of the skin microbiome microbiota on the outcomes of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

8 Feb 2023

Updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections focuses on hand hygiene

Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings.

8 Feb 2023

Development and testing of a machine-learning-based system for early prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility probability

Researchers developed and tested a machine learning-based clinical decision support system to predict antibiotic resistance.

7 Feb 2023

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

The World Health Organization ranks antibiotic resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health. There is therefore a great need for new solutions to tackle resistant bacteria and reduce the use of antibiotics.

26 Jan 2023

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

In a recent article published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the cause and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases.

23 Jan 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind virulence of MRSA blood stream infections

Researchers at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with researchers at New York University, have published a study in Cell Host and Microbe that sheds light on the mechanisms behind the severity, or virulence, of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood stream infections.

20 Jan 2023

Researchers develop long lasting surface spray with potential to kill viruses and bacteria

University of Queensland researchers have developed a long lasting surface spray that has the potential to kill viruses such as COVID-19 and potentially deadly bacteria.

17 Jan 2023

Probiotic diminishes S. aureus bacterial colonization, Phase 2 trial shows

A promising approach to control Staphylococcus aureus bacterial colonization in people-;using a probiotic instead of antibiotics-;was safe and highly effective in a Phase 2 clinical trial.

17 Jan 2023

S. aureus enhances replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro through the bacterial iron-regulated surface determinant protein A

Researchers assessed the impact of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) on SARS-CoV-2 replication.

17 Jan 2023

Next-generation light-activated nanotech can eradicate antibiotic-resistant superbugs

It's 'lights out' for antibiotic-resistant superbugs as next-generation light-activated nanotech proves it can eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly bacteria in the world.

16 Jan 2023

Wellcome Sanger Institute launches new initiative to better understand respiratory viruses

A new initiative to better understand respiratory viruses has been launched today (10 January 2023) by the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

10 Jan 2023

Is appropriate initial empirical antimicrobial therapy associated with lower in-hospital mortality in patients with bloodstream infections?

Researchers estimated the association between the receipt of appropriate initial empirical antibiotic treatment and in-hospital death among individuals hospitalized with BSI (bloodstream infections).

6 Jan 2023

Estimating the hospital costs associated with two of the most significant antibiotic-resistant organisms in Canada

Researchers assessed the hospital and associated resource costs related to AMR infections in Canada.

5 Jan 2023

Trends in antibiotic resistance for the priority bacterial pathogens in children and adults

Researchers assessed the variation in antibiotic resistance patterns in adults and children.

5 Jan 2023

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Co-infection with MRSA ‘superbug’ could make COVID-19 outcomes even more deadly

Discovery of 16th century coronavirus in France

Study finds community-onset bacterial coinfection in children with critical COVID-19 is infrequent but empiric antibiotics are commonly prescribed

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

What nutritional role does carrot powder play in probiotic cheese?

Genome editing prevents hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice

A microbiota-driven mechanism underlies severity of leishmaniasis infection

Updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections focuses on hand hygiene

Development and testing of a machine-learning-based system for early prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility probability

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind virulence of MRSA blood stream infections

Researchers develop long lasting surface spray with potential to kill viruses and bacteria

Probiotic diminishes S. aureus bacterial colonization, Phase 2 trial shows

S. aureus enhances replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro through the bacterial iron-regulated surface determinant protein A

Next-generation light-activated nanotech can eradicate antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Wellcome Sanger Institute launches new initiative to better understand respiratory viruses

Is appropriate initial empirical antimicrobial therapy associated with lower in-hospital mortality in patients with bloodstream infections?

Estimating the hospital costs associated with two of the most significant antibiotic-resistant organisms in Canada

Trends in antibiotic resistance for the priority bacterial pathogens in children and adults

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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