Latest hospital-acquired infection News

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, but solutions do exist – expert Q&A
Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia
Pilot study confirms cost-effective way to combat ICU drug-resistant infections
WHO releases new target product profiles for urgently needed antibiotics
Why ‘superbugs’ thrive in hospitals
Responsible Microbiome Engineering In Everyday Spaces
Seeking to reduce antibiotic resistance with the right treatment at the right time
UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level
Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money
Almost Half Of Children With Complicated Appendicitis Can Recover From Surgery At Home
When patients are harmed in hospital, issues aren’t always fixed to avoid it happening again
Simple measures lessen hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections
Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings
Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Gold in Paris, antibiotic resistance and the start of a science career
Teamwork makes superbugs more drug-resistant and deadly
Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support
Urgent call for better use of existing vaccines and development of new vaccines to tackle AMR
UWA innovative research projects awarded national funding
Preventing hospital acquired infection through innovation