Food poisoning in Tripura: 126 in hospital - Hindustan Times

Food poisoning in Tripura: 126 in hospital - Hindustan Times

At least 126 people fell sick because of food poisoning in Tripura on Tuesday and were admitted to two government hospitals, officials said.   “The patients included women and children and were admitted to government hospitals in Kanchanpur and Dharmanagar in northern
Tripura on Tuesday night. They fell ill after eating prasad after a puja at Dasda village,” chief medical officer Dilip Das said. The village is about 215 km north of Agartala.

North Wales News: Another norovirus outbreak

Norovirus: Another norovirus outbreak at Wr... - Silobreaker

TWO wards were shut at Wrexham Maelor Hospital after another outbreak of a vomiting bug.

Health board chiefs at Wrexham Maelor Hospital closed the wards on Saturday after norovirus struck again.

Staphylococcus aureus: Payouts on superbugs top £660,000

The Press Association: Payouts on superbugs top £660,000

Families of people who died after contracting superbugs in hospital have been awarded £660,000 by NHS boards.
Conservatives, who obtained the figure from the Scottish Government, said the bill is concerning and suggested that the money would have been better spent on prevention.

THL: Epidemiariski on epätodennäköinen | norovirus | Pääkaupunkiseutu | Oma kaupunki

THL: Epidemiariski on epätodennäköinen | Uutiset | Pääkaupunkiseutu | Oma kaupunki

... Hänen mukaansa ihmisten ulosteessa on bakteereja tai viruksia riippuen siitä, ovatko ulosteen tuottaneet ihmiset alun perin kantaneet niitä. Yleisimmät ulosteen kautta leviävät vaaraa aiheuttavat taudit ovat salmonella, kampylobakteeri tai esimerkiksi norovirus...

Norovirus - Sickness virus in River Otter sparks warning not to swim or paddle in rivers - News - Exmouth Journal

Sickness virus in River Otter sparks warning not to swim or paddle in rivers - News - Exmouth Journal

Tests have shown that they were infected with Norovirus, which is a highly infectious form of gastroenteritis.
Signs advising the public not to bathe or paddle in the river have today (Friday) been put up near the mouth of the River Otter at the Lime Kiln carpark.

Deadly virus surfaces in Northland again | Northland News | Local News in Northland

Deadly virus surfaces in Northland again | Northland News | Local News in Northland

A Whangarei rest home is in lockdown after finding 11 cases of norovirus gastroenteritis, which was linked to the deaths of two elderly Northland rest home residents last year. 

CIDRAP >> Infected staff, raw items typify foodborne norovirus outbreaks

CIDRAP >> Infected staff, raw items typify foodborne norovirus outbreaks

A total of 9,206 outbreaks were reported, including 6,355 with a known cause. Noroviruses were the confirmed or suspected cause in 2,922 (46%) of those outbreaks, the report says. Lab confirmation was achieved in 58% of the 2,922. 

Philippines: Health department declares hepatitis A outbreak | Emerging Infections Network (EINet)

Philippines: Health department declares hepatitis A outbreak | Emerging Infections Network (EINet)

A sud­den surge of hepati­tis A cases were reported in a town in the far­thest province of the region, the Depart­ment of Health (DOH)-Cordillera reported. DOH med­ical offi­cer Dr. Amelita Pangili­nan said the Regional Epi­demi­o­log­i­cal Sur­veil­lance Unit reported a rapid increase of viral hepati­tis in Cabugao, Apayao from 22 June to 3 Sep­tem­ber 2012.

Vaccine for Staph More Lethal Than Skin Cancer Tested - MRSA

Vaccine for Staph More Lethal Than Skin Cancer Tested - Businessweek

The spread of staph infections is a global concern, and thus a potential global market for any successful vaccine. In Europe, for example, infections are spreading, said Carmen Pessoa da Silva, a London-based medical officer with the World Health Organization. 

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MRSA-related deaths down but mortality rate rises with deprivation | News | guardian.co.uk

MRSA-related deaths down but mortality rate rises with deprivation | News | guardian.co.uk

364 deaths in England and Wales were linked to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in 2011, down from 485 the previous year.

Outbreak declared at GNGH | Local | News | Welland Tribune

Outbreak declared at GNGH | Local | News | Welland Tribune

Seven patients in the GNGH Trillium Unit have fallen ill with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) since July 20.

Severe Staph Infections Linked to Unsafe Injection Practices in Arizona and Delaware

Severe Staph Infections Linked to Unsafe Injection Practices in Arizona and Delaware

In a recent (July 13) issue of MMWR, the CDC has reported that 10 patients in Arizona and Delaware have contracted severe methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (staph) or methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infections after receiving care at outpatient facilities where practitioners improperly performed injections, specifically reusing medication from single-dose/single-use medication vials for multiple patients.

Israel, Palestine Join Forces in Containing MRSA Bacteria Spreading

Israel, Palestine Join Forces in Containing MRSA Bacteria Spreading

The international medical community has funneled greater resources into researching ways of preventing MRSA since 1999, when four children died in Chicago after coming into contact with the bacteria in their community. Prior to these deaths, it was thought that the bacteria attacked only in hospital settings. Since then, the American virulent strain has been dubbed USA300, or "superbug."

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Woman gets superbug with breast implant - Times Of India

Woman gets superbug with breast implant - Times Of India

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is one of the most potent superbugs or bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

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WRGB-TV Channel 6 News :: News - Top Stories - MRSA case confirmed at Mechanicville Elementary

WRGB-TV Channel 6 News :: News - Top Stories - MRSA case confirmed at Mechanicville Elementary

A full disinfectant cleaning is going on at the Mechanicville Elementary School today after a confirmed case of MRSA was reported at the school on Tuesday.
School officials do not believe the infected person was contagious while in school but the bathrooms, classrooms, and doorknobs are all being disinfected to ensure the students and staffs safety. 

One MRSA case ID'd at Wall school | The Asbury Park Press NJ | APP.com

One MRSA case ID'd at Wall school | The Asbury Park Press NJ | APP.com

The Wall Township School District has confirmed on its website that the Primary School has one identified case of MRSA, a antibiotic-resistant type of staph bacteria

MRSA Case Reported At Wall School

MRSA Case Reported At Wall School

The Wall Township School District has sent a letter out to parents and employees saying that the Primary School has one identified case of MRSA, which is an anti-biotic-resistant type of staph infection.

Members of Maryland Family who Died had Influenza and MRSA on Environmental Expert

Members of Maryland Family who Died had Influenza and MRSA on Environmental Expert

“People who have developed the flu and MRSA typically have a higher mortality rate than others,” reported Susan White, Ph.D., CMC, President of Sussex Environmental Health Consultants (SEHC), a leading Mid-Atlantic indoor air quality (IAQ) and infection control consulting firm.  “Most MRSA infections are skin infections, but more severe and potentially life-threatening MRSA infections are believed to be responsible for thousands of deaths each year in the United States. Proactive testing for MRSA can help prevent outbreaks of the disease.  If an outbreak has occurred, testing for the bacteria can pinpoint sources of the potentially deadly pathogen to prevent further illnesses,” she continued.

How Hand Hygiene Impacts Hospital Infection Rates

How Hand Hygiene Impacts Hospital Infection Rates

A study published in BMJ, which coincides with the World Health Organization SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign on the 5 May 2012, reveals that the campaign played a significant role in reducing rates of some healthcare associated infections in hospitals across England and Wales. 

Save lives: Clean your hands (MRSA)

Save lives: Clean your hands | Department of Health

New cases of MRSA bloodstream infection have dropped by 41 % and C. difficile by 30% across the NHS in England since 2009/10.

High Throughput Multiple Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeat Analysis (MLVA) of Staphylococcus aureus from Human, Animal and Food Sources

PLoS ONE: High Throughput Multiple Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeat Analysis (MLVA) of Staphylococcus aureus from Human, Animal and Food Sources

Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen, a relevant pathogen in veterinary medicine, and a major cause of food poisoning. Epidemiological investigation tools are needed to establish surveillance of S. aureus strains in humans, animals and food. In this study, we investigated 145 S. aureus isolates recovered from various animal species, disease conditions, food products and food poisoning events. Multiple Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeat (VNTR) analysis (MLVA), known to be highly efficient for the genotyping of human S. aureus isolates, was used and shown to be equally well suited for the typing of animal S. aureus isolates. MLVA was improved by using sixteen VNTR loci amplified in two multiplex PCRs and analyzed by capillary electrophoresis ensuring a high throughput and high discriminatory power. The isolates were assigned to twelve known clonal complexes (CCs) and –a few singletons. Half of the test collection belonged to four CCs (CC9, CC97, CC133, CC398) previously described as mostly associated with animals. The remaining eight CCs (CC1, CC5, CC8, CC15, CC25, CC30, CC45, CC51), representing 46% of the animal isolates, are common in humans. Interestingly, isolates responsible for food poisoning show a CC distribution signature typical of human isolates and strikingly different from animal isolates, suggesting a predominantly human origin.

California School Closed Due to a Potential MRSA Infection | MRSAid Blog

California School Closed Due to a Potential MRSA Infection | MRSAid Blog

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is generally acquired by way of contact with another person who is carrying the bacteria, but can also be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces and objects.  According to the Health and Human Services Agency, any object an infected person has been in contact with such as bedsheets, clothing, towels, and sport equipment are feasible means of spreading this dangerous bacteria. Thankfully, the school is taking the necessary precautions to disinfect the facility.

California School Closed Due to a Potential MRSA Infection | MRSAid Blog

California School Closed Due to a Potential MRSA Infection | MRSAid Blog

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is generally acquired by way of contact with another person who is carrying the bacteria, but can also be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces and objects.  According to the Health and Human Services Agency, any object an infected person has been in contact with such as bedsheets, clothing, towels, and sport equipment are feasible means of spreading this dangerous bacteria. Thankfully, the school is taking the necessary precautions to disinfect the facility.

MRSA found in Maryland respiratory deaths

MRSA found in Maryland respiratory deaths

County health officials say the family's illness started with an 81-year-old woman became sick at home around Feb. 23. Authorities say her son and two daughters cared for her and later developed similar upper respiratory symptoms. The elderly woman, her son and one of her daughters died. A second daughter was hospitalized.

Corning Inc. developing killer glass - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader

Corning Inc. developing killer glass - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader

Corning Inc. is developing a glass that kills drug-resistant bacteria and viruses, and the company believes the innovation has applications in hospitals and beyond.