Livestock-associated MRSA found in human MRSA samples
A recent survey has identified livestock-associated meticillin Staphylococcus aureus, or LA-MRSA, has been found in human MRSA samples. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Superbug-related deaths hit at least 15-year Wales low
The number of deaths related to MRSA, C. diff and Staphylococcus aureus continue to fall. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - October 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins May Help Guard Against S Aureus Bacteremia Statins May Help Guard Against S Aureus Bacteremia
A large Danish study finds a lower risk of community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in statin users, suggesting another pleiotropic effect of the cholesterol-lowering drugs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
The Never-Ending Battle Against Sport ’ s Hidden Foe
The virulent bacteria MRSA flourishes in locker rooms, on gear and on players ’ skin, and the fight to prevent infections includes high-tech solutions like a chemical fog. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: BILL PENNINGTON Tags: Football (College) Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Athletics and Sports Colgate University National Football League Antibiotics Bacteria Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Statins may prevent potentially fatal blood infection
New research has found that statins may reduce the risk of community-acquired blood infection with Staphylococcus aureus by almost a third. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
