Persistent B. cereus Bacteremia in Persons Who Inject Drugs Persistent B. cereus Bacteremia in Persons Who Inject Drugs
What was the common source of infection in these cases of persistent B. cereus bacteremia?Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Lifestyle switching -- Bacillus cereus is able to resist certain antibiotic therapies
(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) The pathogenic bacterium Bacillus cereus causes vomiting and diarrhoea as well as systemic and local infections. A team from the Vetmeduni Vienna has reported for the first time that B. cereus, following contact with certain antibiotics, can switch into a special slowed-down mode. The bacteria then form small colony variants (SVCs) that are difficult to diagnose and almost impossible to treat with certain antibiotics. This discovered mechanism may provide an alternative explanation for antibiotic resistance. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - December 28, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Bacillus cereus Blood Stream InfectionsBacillus cereus Blood Stream Infections
This study investigated the clinical characteristics and antimicrobial susceptibility of Bacillus cereus, a common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - December 1, 2015 Category: Pathology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Food-poisoning pathogen: A multi-faceted poison?
The Bacillus cereus bacteria is one of the potential causes of food poisoning. A recent study shows that this versatile pathogen produces 19 different variants of a poison that causes nausea and vomiting in human beings. This variety could explain why some cases are relatively benign and others can result in death. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 1, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
A multi-faceted poison
(Technische Universitaet Muenchen) The Bacillus cereus bacteria is one of the potential causes of food poisoning. Indeed, a recent study in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry shows that this versatile pathogen produces 19 different variants of a poison that causes nausea and vomiting in human beings. This variety could explain why some cases are relatively benign and others can result in death. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHE bulletin: 30 June 2014
This issue covers the PHE business plan and remit letter, knowledge strategy and an update on bacillus cereus infections. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - July 2, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Contaminated Ventilator Air Flow Sensor and Bacillus cereusContaminated Ventilator Air Flow Sensor and Bacillus cereus
A contaminated ventilator air flow sensor led to the colonization of Bacillus cereus in the NICU. Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Clinical Notes: FDA Turns Up Heat on Compounders
(MedPage Today) -- FDA inspectors found all but one of 29 compounding pharmacies making sterile products to be violating federal standards. Also this week: NICUs urged to be serious about B. cereus. (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - April 14, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Structural studies of a toxin from Bacillus cereus that causes diarrhea
Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus can lead to diarrhea which is probably caused by a 3-component toxin which is produced by this bacteria strain and which perforates and kills cells. New research has revealed one of the protein structures of this toxin and has led to a better understanding of the mechanisms behind multi-component, pore-forming toxins. These findings can enhance food safety. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 4, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: news
