Germs Gaining Resistance to Hand Gels in Hospitals
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1, 2018 -- Potentially dangerous bacteria already resistant to antibiotics are now developing resistance to common alcohol-based hand gels, a new study reports.
A bacteria called Enterococcus faecium is a leading cause of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Even Without Pyuria, Symptomatic Kids With Neurogenic Bladder Need Urine Culture Even Without Pyuria, Symptomatic Kids With Neurogenic Bladder Need Urine Culture
In children with neurogenic bladders who require clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), Enterococcus bacteria may grow in urine culture without pyuria (pus in the urine typically from bacterial infection) or positive leukocyte esterase, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - April 5, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Could targeting gut bacteria prevent autoimmunity?
A gut bacterium called Enterococcus gallinarum can drive autoimmune diseases such as lupus, new research finds. Could targeting it offer a new treatment? (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news
Translocation of a gut pathobiont drives autoimmunity in mice and humans
Despite multiple associations between the microbiota and immune diseases, their role in autoimmunity is poorly understood. We found that translocation of a gut pathobiont, Enterococcus gallinarum, to the liver and other systemic tissues triggers autoimmune responses in a genetic background predisposing to autoimmunity. Antibiotic treatment prevented mortality in this model, suppressed growth of E. gallinarum in tissues, and eliminated pathogenic autoantibodies and T cells. Hepatocyte–E. gallinarum cocultures induced autoimmune-promoting factors. Pathobiont translocation in monocolonized and autoimmune-prone mice indu...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 8, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Manfredo Vieira, S., Hiltensperger, M., Kumar, V., Zegarra-Ruiz, D., Dehner, C., Khan, N., Costa, F. R. C., Tiniakou, E., Greiling, T., Ruff, W., Barbieri, A., Kriegel, C., Mehta, S. S., Knight, J. R., Jain, D., Goodman, A. L., Kriegel, M. A. Tags: Immunology, Medicine, Diseases reports Source Type: news
Scientists have discovered a new type of Botox
(University of Waterloo) A new source of the botulinum neurotoxin was discovered by Canadian and American scientists in a strain of animal gut bacteria known as Enterococcus faecium. The neurotoxic protein is known for its paradoxical ability to remove wrinkles yet cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness associated with food poisoning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Botulinum-type toxins jump to a new kind of bacteria
(Boston Children's Hospital) A toxin much like the one that causes botulism has unexpectedly turned up in a completely different type of bacteria - Enterococcus. Where it came from is unclear, but the finding is concerning because enterococci have lately become a leading cause of multi-drug-resistant infections, especially in health care settings. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
The commensal microbiome is associated with anti-PD-1 efficacy in metastatic melanoma patients
Anti–PD-1–based immunotherapy has had a major impact on cancer treatment but has only benefited a subset of patients. Among the variables that could contribute to interpatient heterogeneity is differential composition of the patients’ microbiome, which has been shown to affect antitumor immunity and immunotherapy efficacy in preclinical mouse models. We analyzed baseline stool samples from metastatic melanoma patients before immunotherapy treatment, through an integration of 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing, metagenomic shotgun sequencing, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction for selected bacteria....
Source: ScienceNOW - January 4, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Matson, V., Fessler, J., Bao, R., Chongsuwat, T., Zha, Y., Alegre, M.-L., Luke, J. J., Gajewski, T. F. Tags: Immunology, Medicine, Diseases reports Source Type: news
Anti-tumor and Immune-potentiating Enterococcus faecalis-2001 & #946;-glucans
(Bentham Science Publishers) Background: Enterococcus faecalis 2001 is a probiotic lactic acid bacterium and has been used as a biological response modifier (BRM). From physiological limitation of bacterial preservation in storage and safety, the live E. faecalis 2001 has been heat-treated and the BRM components containing high level ofβ-glucan, named EF-2001, were prepared. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 17, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
2015 NARMS Integrated Report (2017)
Report presents information and trends on Salmonella, Campylobacter, E.coli and Enterococcus in the food animal supply. (Source: PHPartners.org)
Source: PHPartners.org - October 23, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Gastric Acid Suppression May Promote Liver Injury
Expansion of intestinal Enterococcus faecalis in mice exacerbates ethanol - induced liver disease (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 17, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
T2 Biosystems files 510(k) for T2Bacteria Panel
T2 Biosystems Inc. (NSDQ:TTOO) said today it filed a 510(k) appliation with the FDA for its T2Bateria Panel rapid diagnostic solution designed to identify pathogens assocaited with Sepsis.
The T2Bacteria panel is designed to run on the FDA-cleared T2Dx instrument to provide diagnosis of sepsis pathogens within hours, reducing the time for patients with bloodstream infections to receive treatment, the Lexington, Mass.-based company said.
The submission includes data from a pivotal clinical trial of the T2Bacteria Panel which compared it to blood culture, as well as the performance of the panel in known bacteria positive sa...
Source: Mass Device - September 11, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Diagnostics Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance T2 Biosystems Inc. Source Type: news
Effect of conventional irrigation and photoactivated disinfection on Enterococcus faecalis in root canals: An in vitro study
Conclusions: NaOCl alone was not effective in eliminatingE. faecalis completely from the root canals. PAD compared to conventional irrigation showed the best results in removingE. faecalis from root canals.Balakrishna N, Moogi P, Kumar G V, Prashanth B R, Shetty NK, Rao KR. Effect of conventional irrigation and photoactivated disinfection onEnterococcus faecalis in root canals: Anin vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2017;20:125-8 (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 11, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Medical News Today: < em > Enterococcus faecalis < /em > : Infections, transmission, and treatment
In this article, learn about the bacterium Enterococcus faecalis, the infections it may cause, how it can be transmitted, and how to treat it. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Enterococcus faecalis: Infections, transmission, and treatment
In this article, learn about the bacterium Enterococcus faecalis, the infections it may cause, how it can be transmitted, and how to treat it. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
These 3 Superbugs Pose The Greatest Risk To Human Health
The World Health Organization is issuing a warning about a group of deadly bacteria: Recently, the WHO released its first-ever list of “priority pathogens,” a list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that the organization says pose the greatest threat to human health.
The list is divided into three categories: critical-, high- and medium-priority. Three pathogens made it into the critical-priority group. These bacteria are resistant to multiple antibiotics and pose a high risk to people in hospitals and nursing homes, the WHO says.
Multidrug-resistant bacteria, sometimes called “superbugs,” are a ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 23, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
